Craftsman 917259570 tractor User Manual

SE_/ARS

CRnFrZMnN

MODEL NUMBER 917.259570 OWNER'SMANUAL

• Assembly

• Operation

• Customer Responsibilities

° Service and Adjustments

• Repair Parts

CAUT|ON: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment,

FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT UNE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

IMPORTANTr THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET ANDTHROWtNG OBJECTS

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

GENERAL OPERATION

Read. understand, and tottow atl Instructions tn the manual

end on the machine before starting

Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the

Instruction& to operale the machine,

Clear the area el objects such as rocks, toys, wire, eta,,

which could be picked up and thrown by the blade

Be sure the area ts clear of olher people before mowing Stop

machine ]f anyone enters lhe area

Never cam/passengers

Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always

look down and behind before and while backing,

Be aware of Ihe mower discharge direction and do not point

It at anyone Do not operate the mower without either lhe

enlire grass catcher or the guard in place,

Slow down before turning

Never leave e running machine unattended. Always turn off

blades,set parklng 6rake_ stop engine, and remove keys

before dismounting,

Turn off blades when not mowing

Stop engine before removing grass calcher or unclogging

chute

Mow onty in daylight or good artificial ltghl

Do not operate Ihe machine while under the Intluenca of

alcohol or drugs

Watch lot tralfic when operating near or crossing roadways

Use extra care when loading sr unloading the machine into

a Irailer or truck,

IL SLOPE OPERATION

Slepes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and

tipover accidents, which can resuff in severe injury or

death. Allslopes require extra caution. If you cannot back

up the slope or if you feel uneasy on fl,do not mow iL

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across

IIi. CHILDREN

Trag!e accidents can occur il Ihe operator is not aledto the

presence of children, Chftdren are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing acttvilyo Never assume that

children will remain where you rest saw them,

,, Keep chttdmnout ofthe mowing area and underthewalchfut

care of anolher responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off ilchildren enter the area,

Before end when backing, took behind end down for small

children.

Never carry children They may fall oil and be seriously

injured or tntedere withsa[e machine operation

Never allow chiJdren to operate the machine

. Use extra care when approachingblind comers, shrubs.

tress,or other objects that may obscure vision,

IV_ SERVICE

• Use extracare tnhandllnggesotine andether luels They are

Ilammable andvapors are explosive

Use onty an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add luel with the engine

running Allow engine to cool belore refueling Do not

smoke,

Never refuel the machine indoors

Never store the machine or Iuel container inside where

there Is an open flame, such as awater healer,

° Neverrun a maehtne Inside a closed area,

Keep nuts andbolts, especiallyblade attachment bolts, t_gh[

end keep equipment ingood condition

Never tamper with safety devices, Check their proper

operation regularly,

• Keep machine free elgrass, leaves, or otherdebds build.up,

Clean oil or luel spillage Allow machine to cool balers

storing

• Stop and Inspect Ihe equipment tf you slrike an object

Repair. tt necessary, balers restarting.

• Never make adjustments or repairs wilh Iheengine running

• Remove obstacles suchas rocks, tree limbs, etc.

•- --_._-,_.T-, ..................... _-, .................. ,- J--Grass ca char componen s ar&subiee, o.wear, damage, and

• Walctl tot r'0otes,ruts, or "bum s uneven terrain coots

....... P " . ..... delerisration, which could expose moving parts or al!ow

overturn file machine _=1stgratis can n/oe oos_aczes

obsets to be thrown, Frequentlycheck components and

• Uses!owspeed Chooseaiowgearsothalyouwiffnothave replacewIthmanufacturer'eresommendsdpads whennec-

to stop or ehft wh e on thesl0pe essary,

• Mower blades ai'esharp andcan cut Wrap theblade(s} or

wear gloves, and use extra cautionwhen servicing them

• Check brake operation hequentiy Adjust and service as

required,

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A Look forthls symbol to point out important

safety precautions- It means

CAUTIONIH BECOME ALERTll! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

• Fellow the manufacturer's resommendattons for wheal

weights or counter.,vstghteto improve atabilily

• Use extra care with grass catchers or ether attachments

Thesecan change {hestabilityofthemachlne

• Keep all movemenl on the slopes stow andgradual. Do not

make suddenchanges tn speed or direction

• Avoid stadtng or stopping on a slope. If tires lose tractisn,

disengage the blades end proceed slowly stralghl downthe

slope

DO NOT:

• Do not turnon slopes unless necessary, andthen, turnstowty

end graduallydownhill It possible

• Do not mow near drop-otis, ditches, or embankments The

mower could suddenly turn over t!a wheel isover the edge

of a clltl sr dltch, ortf an edge caves In

Do not mew on wet grass Reduced traction could cause

sliding

• Do not Iryto slabitlze themachine by putting yourtest on the

ground,

• Do nor use grass catcher on sleep slopes

CAUTION; Always dfsconnent spark plug

A wire and plecewlrswhsralt cannot contact

spark plug in order to prevent accidental

starting when setting up, transporting,

adlustlng or making repairs°

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains

chemicals known to the State of California to

cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproduc-

tive harm,

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Tractor ff has been designed, engineered and manufac-

tured to give you the best possible dependability and

pedormance

Shouid you experience any problem you cannol easiiy

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized

Service Center/Department Department, We have com-

petent, welt-tralnedtechniciansand the proper toolsto

service or repair this tractor..

Please read and retain this manual. The Instructions will

enabte you toassemble and mainlaln your tractor properly.

AIways observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MODEL

NUMBER 917 259570

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

TH E MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILLBE FOUND

ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE

•"OR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement Is available on this prod-

uct. Contact you_ nearest Sears store tar details

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER; 19.5 /

GASOLINE DAPACITY 3 5 GALLONS "_'

AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR

OILTYPE (API-SFtSG): SAE 30 (above 32DF)

SHSAE 5W-30 {below 32_'F)

[OIL CAPACITY; 3,0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJ19LM

(GAP: 030"}

VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE! 004"- 006"

EXHAUST: 007"-,009"

GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 0- 5 5

REVERSE: 0-2.4

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR; t0 PSI

CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS SATTERY

5 AMP8 HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY: AMPiHR: 30

MtN CDA: 240

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 80--,35FT..LBS

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

,, Read and ebsewe the salety rdfes

• Follow aregular schedule in maintaining, cadng for and

using your tractor.

• FoIlow the Instructions under"Customer ResponsibilF

ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manuaf

WARNING: This tractor is equipped wilh an internal

combu_ion engine and should not be used on or near any

unimproved foresFcovered, brush._ 'vered or grass-coy..

eredland unless the engine's exhaust syslem Is equipped

with aspark arrestor meeting appl{cable'tocal or slate laws

(tf any). If a spark attester is used, it should be maintained

tn eflect_ve working order by the operator

In fhe state of California the above is required by law

(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Coda).

Other states may haye similar laws Federal laws apply on

federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler ts available

through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/

Department (See REPAIR PARTS seclion of this manual).

...............L|MITED-T-WO-YE-Ai:I-WAi-3RAN_ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT ...............

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, it this Crafisman Riding Equlpmenl ts maintained, lubdcafed and tuned up according

to the Instructions Inthe owners manual, SearS will repair or replace, free ef charge, any partsround to be defeclive in material or

workmanship.

This Warranty does net cover:

Expendable ilemewhich become worn dudng normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, aircleaners, bells, etc.

• Tirerepfacement er repair caused by punclurssfrom eulside objects, such as nails, lhems, stumps, or glass.

• Repairsnecessary because of operator abuse, negligence,tmpreper storage or accident or _nefaliure to mainlatn the

equipment according!o Ihe Instructions conlatnsd In the ewneCsmanual. '

• Riding equipment used for commercial er renta! purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (gO) days from date of pumhase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in matertat er

wmkmanshipand ourtesting determines the batterywItl nol holda cha_'ge,Sears willreplace lhe batte_' at no charge

IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO*CHARGE FOR 30

DAYS PROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER. AFTER 30 DAYS FROM

THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT TO

YOUR NF.AREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER, (1N-HOMEWARRANTY SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 30 DAYS

FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TRIP CHARGE WILL APPLY} THIS WARRANTY APPUES ONLY

WHILE THIS PRODUCT iS IN THE UNITED STATES

This War_nty gives you speOIlelegat dghts, and you may alsohaveether flgh'_swhichmay vary fmrn state Io state

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO, D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........................................ ',.3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .,°o._............... 3, 17'-20

WARRANTY ................................................................. 3

'TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................... 4

INDEX ............................................................................ 4

TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ............................................ 5

ASSEMBLY .............................................................. 7-10

OPERATION ............................................................. 11-t6

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 17

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 2%27

STORAGE ...................................................................... 28

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 29-30

REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ................................... 32-47

REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ..................................... 48-53

PARTS ORDERINGJSERVICE ................... BACK PAGE

INDEX

Accessories ............................... 5

Adjuslmenls;

Brake ................................... 24

Carburetor ............................ 27

Mower:.

Front-To-Back.......... :.......... 22

Side-To-Side ..................;..... 22

Throttle Control Cable .......... 26-27

Air Filler, Engine,,_............................... lg

AirScreen, Engine ......................... lg

Assembly................................... 7-10

Battery:

Charging ...................................... 18

Cleaning ................................ 18

StadlngwithWeak Baltery ..........28

Storage ......................28

Ter_ntnels......................... 18

Belts:

Motion Drive

Removal/Replacement ......... 24

Mower Ddve

Removef/Reptacement ........... 23

Mower Blade Drive

Removal/Replacement .......... 23

Blade;

Sha_ening ................................. 18

Electrfcet:

Interlocks and Retays ............ 2B

SchemaIIc ................................ 31

Wiring Diagram ..............32

Engine:

AirFilter............................ 19

AirScreen ....................... 19

Coating Fins, Engine ................. 20

Oil Change .............. ,............... 19

OIl Level ........................ 14,19

Oil Type............................... 19

Preparelion ..................................14

Repair Parts ................... 48-53

Starting..................................... 14

Storage ................................. 28

Filters:

Air., ................................. t9

Fuel .... .............. ..... 20

Fuel:

Type ..............................................14

Storage ...................................... 2B

Fuse ........................................ 26

Gauge Wheel8 ............................... 9,14

Brake Adjustment ......................... 24

Carburetor Adiustment .................... 27

Controls, Tractor ............................... 13

Cuslomer RespensibI!Ittes..........3,17-20

Engtne:

Air Filter .............................. ig

Air Screen, Engine .................. 19

Battery .........................................18

CoolingFins, Engine..................19

Engine eli ..........................20

Fuel Filter ................................ 20

Bpa_'kPlugs ......................18

Trecton

Blades ............................. I 8

Lubrication Chart .. ............... 17

Maintenance Schedule . .. 17

Tire Care .......... .... B,18,25

Cutting Heighl, Mower ........................ 13

Leveling Mower Deck .......... 21-22

Lubdcatlon Chart ..................... 17

Maintenance Scheduta ..................... 17

Mowec

Adjustment, Front-to-Beck, • -.22

Adjustment, Side-to.Side .......... 22

Blade Sharpening ...................... 18

BIade Replacement .................. !8

Cutting Height ......................... 13

Installation .................................9,21

Opera!ion..................... 11..16

Removal ................... 21

Mowing Tips ................... :...... 16

Muffler .............. .......................... 20

Spark Arrestor ..................... 3,40

Muleher Plate ............................ 10

eli:

Cold Weather Conditions ...... t4, tg

Engine...................................... 19

Storage .................................. 28

Operalion ........................................11=!6

Operaling Mower ..................... 14

Options,"

Accessories.............................. 5

Spark Arrestor ..................... 3,40

Parking Brake .......................... 12-13

Parts Bag ............................. 6

Paris, ReplaeamenVRepa_r ....... 32-47

Product Specificatlons .............................3

Repair Parts ...................... 32-47

Solely Rules...................... .......... 2

Seat ............................................... B

Service and Adjustments .............. 21-27

Brake ............................................ 24

Carburetor ...................... 27

Fuse. ................................... 26

Hood Removal/Installation ........ 26

Motion Drive Belt

RemovallReplacement ........... 24

Removal/Replacement ......... 23

Mower Blade Drive Serf

Removal/Replacement........ 23

Mower Adjustment:

Front-to-Back ................... 22

Side-to*Side .............................22

Mower Installation ................... 21

Mower Remove{ ......................... 2!

TireCare ....................... B,18,25

Slope GuideSheet ............................. .55

SparkPlugs.................................... 20

Specifications ....................................... 3

Startingthe Engine ................ 14-15

Steedng Wheel .................... 7,25

StoppingtheTractor ...................... I3

Storage .................................... 28

Throttle Control CableAdjustmenl ..,.26

Tires.................................. 8,18,25

Trouble Shooting Chad ............. 29*30

Transax[e Repair Parts ......... 46-47

Wa_'ar_ty............................................... 3

Wiring Diagram ............................... 32

Wiring Schematic ....................... 31

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

These accessoriesend attachmentswereavailable through most Sears retatloutlets endservicecenters whenIhetractor waspurchased

Moat Sears stores can order these iiems for you when you provide the model number of your Iractor_

ENGINE

SPARKPLUG GASCAN ENGINEOIL

FUELSTABILIZER

AIRFILTER

MAINTENANCE

BLADES BELTS

PERFORMANCE

Searscriersawide vadetyof altachments Ihaffityour Iracior Many el theseare listed below withbr{el explanations el howthey canharp

you. This list was currant al the time of pub]]car!on; however, Itm_y change infuture years -,more attachments may be added, changes

may be made in these attachments, or some may no longer be available ortit your model Contact you_"ncarest Sears stnl'e lot the

accessories and attachments that are available for your trector_

Most el theseattachments de not require additional hits]lea orconversion kfls (Ihese thatdo are indicated) and ere designed for easy

attachingand detaching

AERATOR promotes deep root growlh for a healthy lawn Ta-

pered 2.5-inch sisal spikes mounted on to-inch diameter discs

puncture holes In soil at dose intervalsto let moisture soak in

Stee_weighttray lot Increased penetration

BAGGER lets you collect grass clippings and leaves {or a

healthier, nearer looking lawn Two Permanex containers hold

30-gallon plasttcbags

BUMPER protects frontend el tractorfromdamage

CARTS make hearing easy Vsdety ofsizes available, plus

accessories such as aide panei klls, tool caddy, cad cover,

protectivemat and deify

CORING AERATOR takessmatl plugs outof soil Ioa!iow mois-

ture and nutrientsto reach grass roots. 36-Inch swath 24

harder_edsteel coring tips 150 Ib capacityweight tray

EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster

SNOW BLADEforsnow removafonly, f4_lnshhigh,48-1nobwide

blade clears42-inch pathwhenangled Ieftor dght. Raises,lowers

withsidelever. Ad ustable skids; replaceable,reversiblescraper

bar_(Use w Iht rechainsandwheel weighls andler rear drawbar

weight}

SNOWTHROWER has 40Jnch swath. Drum-typeauger handles

powderyand weliheavy snow Mounts easily wilh simple pin

arrangement. Discharge chute adjustsfromtractorseet. 6-Inch

dtameter spoutdischarges snow10 to 50 feet. Lift controlledat

tractor seat. (Use with chains and wheel weights and/or rear

drawbar weight.)

SPRAYERS use 12-volt DO etecidcmotor thatconnecls to the

tractor baltery or other 12-volt source, Includes booms for

automaticsprayingandhand held wandfor spotspray{rig. Wand

has adjustable spray paftem. For applying herbicides, insecli.,

oides, lung_ctdesand liquid terltllzers

FRONTNOSEROLLERsanterslnfrunt :nowerdecktoraduce SPREADER/SEEDERSmakeseedlng fertfttztng,and weed ktU-

chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain_ " ]rigeasy. Broadcast spreaders am atso useful for granular de÷

GANGHtTCH lets¥ou tow2or3pull-behind attachmentsatonce,-........ ]cefs.and_s_nd_...........................................................

such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (notforusewithrollers, SWEEPERS let you co{leergrass c_lpplngsand leaves.

cartsor other heavy attachments)

TILLER has 5hpengine and36-Inch swathtoprepareseed beds,

cultivate and compostgardeh residue.Tiller has itsownbunlJri

lilt anddepth controisystem anddoes NOTrequire esleevehilch.

Fitsany lawn,yardor garden tractor,S_mplyhook upto thetractor

drawbar and go] Optional accessories convert unit for

dathatching, aerallng,hilling ..without tools

GAUGE WHEELS on both sides of the mower deck reduce

chance_,of "sea{ping"on uneventerrain Formower decks notso

equipped

MULCH RAKFJDETHATCHER loosens soil and Itlpsthatch and

matted leaves tolawn audace foreasypickup, Twenty springline

teeth_Usefulto preparebare areas for seeding. Available for front

or rear mounllng. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION

SPRING TINE DETHATCHER covers 36-1richwide path and

tosses thatch Intolarge hopper Mounts behind tractor

MULCHING CLOSE,OUT PLATE KIT, once tnstafled,lets you

mulch, discharge or bag clippings (bagger optional) without

changingblades. For models not equippedas 3-1n-tConvertible

mowers See "MOWER" in the Repair Parts section of this

manual

RAMP TOPS AND FEET tel you load and untoadtractor trom a

pickuptruck Use with2 x 8 or 2 x 10]umber

ROLLER for smoother Eawnsudace_ 36Jnch wide, 18-Inch

diameter warer-tightdrum holdsupto3g0 tbs.el weight, Rounded

edges prevent harm to tuff Adjustable acrsper automalicelly

cleans drbm

TiRE CHAINS are heavy duty; olosetyspacedexits-large crosS

linksgivesmoothride, outstanding traction.

TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinylfabric over tubular steel

frame, ASS plastic top; clearplastic windshieldoffers 360 degree

visibility Hinged metal doors withcatch. Keeps operator warm

and dry Remove vinylsides and wlndshte]ds for use as sun

protectorin summer, Optional accessories Include: tinted/

tempered soJIdsafety glass windshieldwilhhand operated wiper,

'{2-volt ambercaution ttghl for mounting on cab top

VACS Iorpowedul coltecl_onel heavy grass clippingsandleaves.

Optional wand attachment to ptck up debris tn hard-to-reach

pisces VAC/CHIPPER includesa chtpper-shredder

WEIGHT BRACKET lot drawbar forsnowremovalepp_tcatEons,

Uses (I) 55 lb. weight.

WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed Iractianfor

snow removalor dozing heavy materials.

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

i i

Parts packed separately in carton

(1) Washer

17/32 x

1-3/16x 12

Gauge

Lock

1/2

(1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16-18

(1) Hex Bolt 112-13 x 1

(_(2) Lock

Washers #10

(2) Weld _

Nuts #10

s #10 x 5/8

(2) Washers i'i/_(_ 'XI

3118×3f4 \ /

x 16 Gauge

(2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4

,,/r"_"k(2 ) Hex Nuts

(2)Lock

• (2) Washer Washers 1t4

9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge

Seat

Video

Casselte

Steedng

Wheel

Pads Bag

..{2)-Washers=3!8 .............

(2) Shoulder x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

Bolts

/f_(2) Gauge

Wheels

(2) Center-

Qlock Nuts

Steertng Wheel

Adapter

k _"¢_7_ _ Steering

Assemblys Wheel'

Insert

Slope Sheet

ASSEMBLY

Your new tractor has been assembled at ihe factory with exception of these parts left unassembled for shtpping purposes,

To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor afl parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use

the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set wtflmake assembly easier. Standard

wrench sizes are listed,

(1) 9/16" wrench (1) 3/'4" Socket w/drive rachel

(2) 7/16" wrenches Phillips Screwdriver

(2) t12" wrench Tire pressure gauge

(1) 3/4" wrench Utility knife

Pliers

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it

means when you are in the operating position {sealed

behind the sleedng wheel)

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

,, Remove al! accessible loose parts and parts cartons

from carton (See page 6),

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners

of carton, and lay paneIs fiat,

- Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFFSKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

,, Slide extension shaft onto lower steedng shaft. Align

mounting holes tn extension and lower shafts and

install 5t16 hex bolt and rocknut Tighten securely,

IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT ANt _IUT SECURELY TO

t8-22 FT. LBS TORQUE.

5/16 HEX

BOLT

• Placetabsof steeringbootovertabslotsindashand

..........._iJ_-_0-s_u-r_,

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera-

tion section for location and function of con=

_'trois) ................... _...............................................-----

iNSTALL STEERING WHEEL

• Position frontwheels of the tractor so they are pointing

straight forward,

• SHde steering wheei adapter onto steedng shaft exten-

sion,

• Pes_lion steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal

(left to right) ands]_de Inside boot and onto adapter,

• Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex

bolt and tighten securely

• Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering

wheel,

Remove protective materlals from tractor hood and

gdil,

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

tN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTUR ETIRES WHERE TRACTOR

IS TO ROLL OFF SKiD

• Press l/It lever plunger and raise attachment lifttever to

tts highest position,, " .........

• Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake

pedal.

• Place freewheel control In freewheeIfng position to

disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in

the Operat{on secUoti of this manual)

• Roll tractor backwards off skid.

,, Remove banding holding discharge guard up against

tractor_

ASSEMBLY

i i ml ii ,inll,n,mnllllu i i t U

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals byallowing awrench orany other

object to contact both terminals at the

samettme. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be 5onnected

flrstto prevent sparking from acciden_

ta! grounding,

• Lilt hood to raised position.

• Open terminal access doors, remove termlnai protec-

tive caps and discard,

If this battery Is put into service after month and year

indicated on label (label located between terminals)

charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.

• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) batlery

terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex

nut as shown. Tighten securely_

, Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat-

tary terminal with remaining hex bait, flat washer, lock

washer and hex nut. Tighten securety

• Close terminal access doors.

Use terminal access doors for:

, inspection for secure connections (to lighlan hard-

ware).

• Inspection for corrosion

• Testing battery,

• Jumping (if required)

• Periodic charging

"LOCK- FLAT

HE}( NUT WASHER

DISCARD TERMINAL, HEX

PROTECTIVE CAPS BOLT

.- -.r

TERMINAL "

ACCESS

DOOR

POSITIVE

(BED)

CABLE

NEGATIVE

(SLACK}

CABLE

FIG. 2

illl Ill

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt

* Remove cardboard packing on seat pan°

o Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.

, Assemble adjustment bolt, lockwasher and flat washer

loosely, Do not tlghlen_

- Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

• Lower seat inlo operating position and sit on seat,

• Slide seat until a comfortable position isreached which

a!lows you to press clutch/brake pedal aH the way

down,

• Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely,

SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

FiG. 3

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were ovednflaled at the factory |or

sh{pptng purposes_ Correct tire pressure is important lor

best cutting performance,

• Reduce tire pressure |o PSI shown in "PRODUCT

SPECIFICA'T!ONS'55 =p_g_ 3 5f tht_,=m_bU_[;.....................

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

Forbest cutttngresults, mowerhoustng shoutdbeproperly

leveled. See 'TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in lhe

Service and Adjustments section of thismanual

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL

BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and

mower blade drive betts in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual- Vedfy that the belts are routed

correctly,

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After ybu learn how to operate your tractor, check to see

that the brake is properly adjusted, See "TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Serv{ce and Adjustmenfs section of this

manual

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER

DECK (See Fig. 4)

The gauge wheels are designed tokeep the mower deck In

proper position when operating mower Be sure they are

properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance,

,, Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flai level

surlace

• Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD-

JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operaiion

section of this manua0.

• With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge

wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off lhe

ground. Instaif gauge wheel in appropriate hole with

shoulder boil, 3/8 washer, and 318-16 Iocknut and

tighten securely

• Repeat for opposite side Installing gauge wheei in

same adjustment hole

GAUGE

WHEEL

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place,

Your mower Is now ready for discharging or installalton of

optionaI grass catcher accessory.

NOTE; It is not necessary to change blades The mulcher

blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.

WELD NUT

FROM THE TOP

WASHER

MULCHER

PLATE

LOCK WELD

WASHER NUT

FIG, 5

FIG. 4

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE {See Figs. 5 and

.....6)..........................

• fnstatl two latch hooks to muicher plate using screw

washer, lock washer, and we d nut as shown

NOTE: Pra-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting

weld nut from the top with hook pointing down,

,' Tighten hardware securely.

', Raise end hold deflector shield In upright position,

', Place front el mulcher prate over front ef mower deck

opening and slide into piece, as shown

, Hook front latch into hale on front ef mower deck

• Hook rear latch tnto hole on back of mower deck.

i ii_ll CAUTION: Do not remove discharge i

guard from mower, Raise and hold !

guard when attaching mulcher plate I

and allow it to rest on plate while in !

operatlon. !

DEFLECTOR

SHIELD

FIG. 6

LATCH

HOOKS

i i

ASSEMBLY

,/CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW

TRA CTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE

THEBES T PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFA CTION FROM

THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST."

,." All assembly instructions have been completed,

/ No remaining loose paris in cation,

v" Batteryis properly prepared and charged_ (Minimum

1 hour at 6 amps).. '

,/" Beat is adjusted comfodably and tightened securely,

€" All tires are properly Inflated. (For shipping purposes,

the tires were ovennftated at the factory),

v" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-slde/

Iront-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be

properly inflated for teveting)_

v" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed

properly around pulleys and inside el! bell keepers,

/ Check wiring. Bee that all connections are stiff secure

and wires are properly clamped.

.," Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in

drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY

EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT

ITEMS:

,/ Engine oil is at proper level

7" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline,,

,/ Become familiar with afl controls - their location and

function, Operate them before you start the engine,

/ Be sure brake system is tn safe operating condition.

v" It is Important to purge the transmission before operat-

....... lngyourtractdrfortheflrsttim_:Fotlowproperstartlng

and transmission purging instruclions (See"TO START

ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" tn the Op-

eration section of thts manual),

u,u ,un u i uuuuulnllll i i

OPERATION

,ipllJ,umHn i i in i i i

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in (I1erature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning,

4),

BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

LOCK LOCKED

MOWER LIFT

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

IGNITION

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

HYDROSTAT)C FREE WHEEL

(Hydro Models only)

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the {tlustratlonswith your tractor to famlffarize yourself withthe locations of varlouscontrols and adjustments, Save

this manual for future reference.

LIGHT

CHOKE ATTACHMENT SWITCH

CONTROL AMMETER CLUTCH LEVER POSITION

THROTTLE

CONTROL _-_

CLUTCH/

PEDAL

ATTACHMENT

LtFT LEVER

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FREEWHEEL

CONTROL

PARKING

BRAKE

-,APPRGX,

SPEED

3 MPH

2MPH

1MPH

MOTION

CONTROL

LEVER

FIG. 7

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American Nationa! Standards lnslltute.,

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the

mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your

tractor,

LIGHT SWITCH: Turnsthe headlightsonand off.

THROTTLE CONTROL: Usedto controlenginespeed,

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDALi'Usedfordeclutehing andbrak-

ingthe tractor andstarling the engine_

PARKING BRAKE: Locks ctulch/brake pedal into the

brake posittom

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmissionfor

pushing or siowly towing thetractorwith the engine otL

CHOKE CONTROL: Usedwhen starting acold engine,

MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the speed and direc-

tton of the tractor,

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to relse and lower the

mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor,

LIFT Li=VER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment ftit

lever when changing its position,

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the

engine,

HEIGHTADJUSTMENT KNOB: Usedto adjustthe mower

curling height,,

AMMETER: _ndicates battery charging (+) ordischarging

(-)

OPERATION

l _ The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result

In severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shlelds while operating your tractor

or performing any adjustments or repairs° We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the

spectacles or Standard safety glasses.

11 .........

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8)

Yourtractor is equipped with an operator prssenc esensing

switch, When engine ts running, any altempt by the

operator to leave the seat without first seI{ing the parking

brake wilt shut off the engine

• Depress ctulchibmke pedal intofutt "BRAKE" position

and hold

• Piece parking brake fever in"ENGAGED" position and

release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should

remain In "BR,_KE" position. Make sure paddng brake

wiIl ho{d tractor secure.

THROTTLE ATTACHMENTCLUTCH

CONTROL LEVER _'ENGAGE"

POSmON

CHOKE "'DISENGAGE"

CONTROL mON

MOTFON CONTROL

PARK|NGBRAKE

"ENGAGED"

POSmON

CLUTCH_RAKE

REOAL_DRWE3-......................... _DISENGAGED!_............

POSITION HEIGHT POSITION

ADJUSTMENT

..... _NOe ............

FIG_ 8

STOPPING (See Fig° 8)

MOWER BLADES -

* Move attachment clutch Lever to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.,

. Move motion control fever to neutral (N) position.

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL IN) POSITION WHEN THE

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to stow (,,Ill) posffion.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow (._I)

pos{tton and allowing engine to _dfe before stopping may

cause engine to "backfke",

• Turn Ignition key to "OFF" position end remove key.

Atways remove key when leaving tractor to prevent

unauthorized use

• Never use choke to stop engine.

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractsr ts standing

Id}ewith the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass,, To ei{minate Ibis possfbt{ity,

always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas,

pletely, as descrtb_.d abo_a, before leav-

Ing the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)

A{ways operate engine at fu{I throttle.

- Operating origins at tess than fufl throttle reduces the

battery charging rate

• Full throttle offers the best baggtng and mower perfeF

mance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig, 8)

Use choke contro{whenever you are stading acoid engine.

Do not use to start a warm engine,

• To engage choke control, pull knob out. SIowly push

knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See

Fig. 8)

The direction and speed of movement ts conlrolled by the

motion control lever.

• Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N)

position,

. Release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal r

• Slowly move motion control fever lo desired position

......TOADJUSTMOWER CUTTING HEIGHT -

(See Fig, 8)

The cuiting heigh| iS-c0ntrotledby turning the height adjust-

ment knob in desired direction,

• Turn knob clockwise (_) to raise cutting height.

• Turn knob counterc{ockwise (P"_)to lower cutting

height.

The cutting height range tsapproximately 1.1/2" to 4" The

heights ere measured from the ground to the blade tip with

the engine not running These heights are approximate

and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of

grass and types of grass being mowed.

• The average {awnshouid be cut to approximately 2-1/2

inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches

dudng hot months. For health{or and better looking

lawns, mow often and after moderale growth

• For best cuttingpedermance, grass over 6 inches In

height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired height.

OPERATION

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9)

Your tractor isequipped with an operatorpresence sensing

switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with

the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged witI

shut off the englne_

• Select desired height of cut.

- Lower mower with atlachment lilt control

• Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch

control.

,* TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment

clutch control.

CAUTION; Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the dis-

charge guard in plaoe_

ATTACHMENTCLUTCH ATTACHMENTLIFT

LEVER"ENGAGED"

POSITION POSITION

;'_'_'_- LOW

POSITION

POSITION . ;"_k

ADJUSTMENT DISCHARGE

KNOe GUARD

FIG. 9

TO TRANSPORT (See Fig, 10)

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage

transmission by p(acIng freewheel control tn freewheeling

position_ Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar

of tractor_

,, Raise altachmant lift to highest position with attach-

ment lift control

• Pull freewheel control knob out and hold in position by

Inserting retainer spring into forward hole of conlrol rod.

,, Do not push or low tractor at more than two (2) MPH_

• To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure_

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transpodtng

yourtractor on a truck oratrailer, be sure hood Isclosed and

secured to tractor Use an approprlale means of tying hood

to tractor (rope, cord, etc )

FIG. 10

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 15)

• Theenginetnyourlractor has been shippsd, fremthe

factory, already filled with summer weight oil

• Check engtne otl with tractor on level ground

___fO.OPERATE ONHILLS_. ....................... ___L_Remave.oII.liit.cap!d_pstick and wipe clean, relnsert lhe_

dipstick and screw cap tight, wmt for a few seconds,

! _ CAUTION: Do not drlve up or down I

._ hills with s!opes greater than 15° and

d O no! dr!re across any slope. • For cold weather operation you should change oil for

easier stadtng (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in Ihe

" Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down

hills,

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle conlrot iever to

slower position.

• if stopptng is absolutely necessary, push e!ulchibrake

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking

brake°

• Move motlon control lever to neutral (N)posttlon

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED,

• To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and

dutch/brake pedal

• Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.

• Make all lums slowly.

remove and read oil level, If necessa0f, add oil until

"FULL" mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfliL

Customer Responsibilities section el this manual).

• To change engine ell, see the Customer Responsibili-

ties section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline wiih a minimum of 87 octane, (Use of teaded

gasoline will _ncreasa carbon and lead oxide deposits

and reduce valve life). Do not mix ell with gasoline.

Purchase fuel tn quantities that can be used wilhin 30

days to assure fuel freshness

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES

BELOW 32"F(0"C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE

GASOLINE TO HELP iNSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

STARTING

WARNtNO:Expe,enoeindtcaie ihata co ol'b e'nd

fuels (called gasohot or using ethanol or methane 0 can

attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine

probfems, the fuel system shouM be emptied before stor-

age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are

empty, Use fresh fue_next season See Storage Instruc-

tions for additional information. Never use engine or

carburetor cleaner products tn the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur

i& CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank "]

fgter necko Do notoverfiiL WIpe offany I

spilled oil or fuel= Do not etore_ spill or

use g.as,o!ine near an open tlome=:_.==j

TO START ENG!NE (See Fig. 8)

When starting the engine for the first time ,or if the engine

has run out el fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move

fuel from the tank to the engine,

" Be sure freewheel control is In the transmission on-,

gaged position.

• Sit on seal in operating position, depress clutch/brake

pedal and set parking brake,

• Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position

• Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position,

• Move throttle conlrot to fast (,,_) position

• Putl choke control out for a cord engine start altempt,

For a warm engine start attempt the choke co ntrol may

not be needed.

Note: Before starting, read the worm and cold startlng

procedures below

, Insedkeylntot_ntttonandturnkeyclockwlseto"START"

position and re ease key as see, as engine starts Do "

not run starter continuously for ors than fifteen sec-

ends per minute. If the engine does not start after

..... eeveraFatfempts; push=choke=controt inTwatt a few '

minutes and try again,. If engine st{Udoes not start, pul! •

the chg,ke cqr=trolout and relry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50" F and above)

• When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until

the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts

to run'roughly, pull the choke control cut slightly for a

few seconds and then continue to push Ihe control in

slowly

• The attachments and ground drive can new be used, If

the engine does not accept the toad restart the engine "

and allow Itto warm up for one minute using the choke

as described above

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below)

• When engine starts, s}owly push choke control in until

the engine begins to run smoothly, Continue to push

the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to •

accept small changes in speed and toad unli! the

choke control is fully in, If the engine slarts to run

roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few

seconds and then continue to push the control In

slowly This may require an engine warm_up period

from several seconds 1oseveral minutes, depending

on the temperature° .

HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

• Before driving the unit in cold weather Ihe transmis-

sion should be warmed up as follows:

OPERATION

..i .H.,I H.. n I I I I .

• Be sure the tractor ts on level ground_

,, Place the motion control lever in neutral.

Release the parking brake and Ietthe clutch?arake

slowly return to operallng position,

• Allow one minute for transmtsslon to warm up.

This can be done during the engine warm up

period,

,' The attachments can be used dudng the engfne wan'n-

up period after the transmission has been warmed up

and may require Ihe choke control be pulled out slightly

NOTE: If at a Ngh aJlitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold

temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may

need to be adjusted |or best engine performance. See "TO

ADJUST CARBURETOR" tnthe Ser,,lce and Adjustments

section of this manual

PURGE TRANSMISSION

_ CAUTION; Neverengageordisengage I

freewheel leverwhfte the engine is run-

ning, ' "

To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom_

mended that the transmission be purged before operating

tractor for the first time This procedure will remove any

trapped air inside the transmission which may have devel-

oped during shtpptng of your tractor,

IMPOR3-ANT: SHOULD YOU RTRANSMISSION REQUIRE

REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT

SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION

BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR

" Place tractor safetyon level surface with engine off and

parking brake set.

• Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control

in freewheeling position (See 'TO TRANSPORT" In

this section of manual). '

Sitting tn the traclor seal, start engine After the engine

_vs running, move lhrotl{e controlte slew (.4R,) position.

ilh molten control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly

disengage clulch/brake pedal

Move motion control lever to fulI forwarcf p0sttton and

hold lot five (5) seconds, Move lever to lull reverse

position and hold for five (5) seconds, Repeat this

procedure three (3) times.

NOTE.' During this procedure there will be no movement of

drive wheels. The air isbeing removed from hydraulic drive

system

,, Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position, Shut-

off engine and set parking brake,

Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in

driving position (See "TO TRANS PC RT" Inthis secUon

of manuaD

Silting in thetraclor seat start engine. Atterthe engine

is running, move throttle controtto half (1/2) speed.

With motion control lever tn neutral (N) position, slowly

disengage clutch/brake pedal.

Slowly move motion control lever forWard, alter the

tractor moves approximately five (5) feet slowly move

motion control Jever to reverse position. After the

tractor moves approximately five(5) feet return the

motbn control lever to lhe neutraJ (N) position. Repeat

this procedure with the motion control lever three (3)

times,

Your tractor is now purged and now ready for normal

operatlon_

OPERATION

i,J,,,,,,,,,,i, i ii iii i ::::::::::::::::::::::: ii i ,,,,i,, ,Hll

MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS

• Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is

attached to tractor.

• Mower should be propedy levered for best mowing

performance. See 'TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING"in

the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

• The left hand side of mower should be used for trim*

mtngo

• Ddve so that cfipplnge are dfscharged onto the area

that has been cut. Have the cut area to lhe right of Ihe

tractor. This witf result in a more even distribution of

cflppings and more uniform cutting..

• When mowing fargo areas, start by turning to the right

so that clippings will discharge away lrom shrubs,

fences, driveways, etc. After one ortwo rounds, mow

tn the opposite direction makfng left hand turns untll

finished (See Fig. 11 )o

• If grass {s extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to

reduce toad and possible fire hazard from dded clip-

pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the

desired hefghto ,,

• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass wii}plug

mower end leave undesirable clumps° Allow grass to

dry tpefore mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to *

assure better mowing perlormance and proper dis-

charge of material, Regulate ground speed by select*

ing a low enough gear to give the mower cutting

performance as well as the quality of cut des{i'edo

• When operating attachments, select a ground speed

that wi)l suit the terrain and give best performance of

the attachment being used_

'_,, , , _ __=J

IMPORTANT= FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP

MOWER HOUSING FREE OF {3UfLT-UP GRASS AND

TRASH CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

° The special muEchlng blade will recul the grass clip*

pings many times and reduce them in size so that as

they fat! onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass

and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will

blodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn.

Aiways mulch with your highest engine (bfade) speed

as this wtfi provide the best recurring action of the

blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when ttiswet Wet grass tends

to form dumps and interferes with the mulching action.

The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon_

At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area

wt{{ not be exposed to the dlrecf sun.

Forbest resutts, adjust the mower cutting height so that

the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass

blades (See Fig. 12). For extremely heavy mutohtng

reduce your w dth of cut and mow slowly

Certain types of grass and grass conditions may re-

quire that an area be mulched a second time to com-

pletely hide the clipplngs_ When doing a second cut,

mow across or perpendicular to the iirst cut path

Change your culling pattern from week to week. Mow

north to south one week then change to east to west the

next week. This will help prevent matting and graining

of the lawn_

MAX 113

FIG, 12

FIG, 11

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

l_Ch_ng_mot_oIi_r_whonoO_r_((ng_n_ora h_o_ I_d ort_h)ghamb_o_lt_r_pQ_lvr_ll

e_S_l.Vt_morooI(_t__h_ll oper_t_r_Ir_dirtyo_d_f_Iy¢_ndiIIot_

3. I! oqulpp_dwilhoil(I)_or,_h[_eo o_owty 50 hours

4 ..Rep!scebladesm_e oi|enwhentoo, ,_fn_ndy so(L

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warrartty on this tractor does not cover items that have ®

been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.. To

receive ful( value from the warranty, operator must maintain

tractor as (dstructed in this manual.

Some adjustments wIU need to be made periodica((y to

properly maintain your traclor.

AIt adjustments In the Service and Ad}ustmenls section of

this manual shou(d be checked at feast once each season..

,, Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean

or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for

wear, A new spark p(ug and clean air filter assure

proper elf-fuel mixture and help your engine run better

andlast longer

BEARING ZERK

CLUTCH

PIVOT(S}

LUBRICATION CHART

•FRONT WHEEL (_)

BEARING ZERK

ENGINE (_

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oillevel

" Check brake operation.

* Checktlre pressure,

• Check for loose fasteners,

(_ SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL

(_ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

(_ REFER'TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIB_LfflES "ENGINE" SECTION

IMPORTANT= DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTE

WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS, LUBR[

CANTS WiLL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEr'

THE L_FE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS, IF YOL

FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW

17 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY

nl i II ,,i,

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

,U,l,i ,in i i I I

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-

nance

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance

at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.

(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust-

ments section of this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure tn all tires (See "PROD.

UCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of thIs manua]).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, otI, or insect control chemi-

cals which can hatm rubber.

. Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts sharp objects and

other lazards that may cause tire damage

NOTE: To seal Itre punctures and prevent flal tires due to

slow leaks, lira sealant may be purchased from your local

parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and

corrosion, "

BLADE CARE

For best resuIts mower blades must be kept sharp_ Re-

place bent or damaged blades

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13)

• Raise mower to highest position to altcw access to

blades_

" Remove hex bolt, lock washer andtlat washer secudng

blade.

• Inslalr new or resherpened blade with trailing edge up

towards deck as shown

. • _FI.e.as_senj_bLehex .b_J, !ock washer and flat washer In

exact order as shown,.

• Tighten bolt securety (30-35 Ft.,Lbs torque),

fMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT JSGRADE 8 HEAT TREATED

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade- but tfyou

do, be sure the blade is balanced.

BLADE MANDREL

TRAILING EDGE

HEX BOLT

(GRADE8}"_"_'"_-_'''_-1_

*AGRADEBHEATTREATEDBOLTCANBE

IDENTIFIEDBYSIXLINESONTHEBOLTHEAD,

FIG., I3

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14)

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An

unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and evem

tuaI damage 1o mower and engine

• The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a gdndhg

wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

• To check blade balance, you wtf!need a 5/8" diameter

steel bolt, pin, or acone batancer, (When using a cone

balancer, follow the instrucltons supplied with bal-

ancer).

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded podion of the steel boil

or pln and hold the boff or pin parallel with the ground.

II btade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal

position, ff either end of the blade moves downward,

sharpen the heavy end unltl the blade Is balanced

NOTE= Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes ol

the center hale may appear to be centered, bul are not

OENTERHOL,E / /

BLADE

FIG,. 14

BATTERY

Your tractor has a baPery charging syslem which is suffi-

cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the

b_dle_°W_th-_i1_bl_,_OtiV__h_Ygei =WEllexlerid it_ lif_; ............

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

" Keep small vent holes open

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour

TO CLEAN BA'fTERY AND TERMINALS

Con:oslon and dirt on the batlery and terminals can cause

the battery to '%ak" power,

• Remove terminal guard

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED

batlery cable and remove battery from tractor,

• Rinse the battery with plain water and dry,

• Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire

brush untiebright.

• Coat terminals wllh grease or petroleum jelly,

• Reinstall batlery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the

Assembly section of this manual)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

V_BELTS

Check V-bottsfordoteriorattonand wear after100 hoursof

operation and replace if necessary The botts are not

adjustable Replace belts If they begin toslip from wear,

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The fan and coot{rig fins of transmission should be kept

clean to assure proper cooling.

Do not attempt to c{ean fan or transmission while engine is

running or while the transmission is hot

• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and

cfean

,, Inspect cooling fins for did, grass clippings and other

materials To prevent damage to seals, do not use

compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean

coohng fins

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte-

nance isnot required forths ltfe ofthe transaxle Should the

transax{e ever leak or require servicing, contact your near*

est authorized service center/departmenL

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with APt service

classification SF, SG, orSH Select the oil's SAE viscosity

grade according to your expected operating temperature,

SAEVISCOSITYGRADES

• After ot{has drained completely, replace ofl drain plug

and tighten securely

" Reffil engine with oil Ihrough otFftl! dipstick lube, Pour

s_owly. Do not overfill, Forapp_x_mate capacity see

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this

manual

• Use gauge on oilfill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be

sure dipslick cap is tightened securely for accurate

reading. Keep olbat "FULL" line on dipstick,

OIL _ A}R SCREEN

,L,o

OILFILL

CAP,'DIPSTSICKt" _.._I..'_

FIG. 16

CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16)

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent

englne damage from overheattngr Clean with awire brush

or compressed air to remov e dirt and stubborn dried gum

fibers.

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air lilter_

Clean the foam pro-cleanerafter every 25 hours of opera-

lion or every season Service papercartridge every I00

hoursof operationorevery season, whicheveroccurs first.

Service aircleaner more often underdusty conditions,

NOTE: Allhough multt-vtscosily oils (5W30, 10W30 eta,)

improve starting in cold weather, these mutli-viscosity oils

will result'in increased oil consumption when used above

32°F, Check your engine ofl level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the olt after every 25 houra of operation orat least

once a year tfthe tractor Is not used for 25 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before slatting the engine

and after each eight (8) hours of operation., Tighten oii fiEl

cap/dipstick securely each tfme you check the oil level,,

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs 15 and 16)

Determine temperature range expected before o{Ichange.

All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH-

• Be sure tractor is on level sudace.

• Oil wiledrain more freely when warm,

• Catch ell in a sullable container,

• Remove oil flit cap/dipstlck. Be careful not to allow dirt

to enter the engine when changing oil,

• Remove drain plug,

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

• Slide foam pro-cleaner off cartridge

• Wash tt in liquid detergent and water

• Squeeze it dry tn a clean cloth.

• Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean, absorbent

cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.

• 11very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner.

• Relnstaltpre-cleanerover cartridge

• Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

,, Remove wlng nuts and cartridge plate,

, Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from en-

tering carburetor

• CleancartrtdgebylappinggentlyonfLatsurface., If very

dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

• Reinstall cartridge pIate, wing nuts, precieaner, cover

and secure wtth knob(s)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

= 11 H.HHH ,HN=

iMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS

KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE

CARTRtDGE_ THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF

THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT DIL CARTRIDGE, DO NOT

USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY

CARTRIDGE,

KNOB

FOAM

PLATE

AiR SCREEN

CARTRIDGE

FIGo17

ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 18)

Remove any dust, d rt or olf from engine cooling fine to

prevent engine damage from overheating. Air guide covers

must be removed. Remove side panels and hood (See O

REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service

and Adjuslments section of this manuat).

MUFFLER

Inspectandreplace corrodedmuffler andspark arreeter(if

equipped) as ]tcould create a fire hazard and/ordamage,

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing

season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever

occurs first, Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in

"PRODUCT SPECiFICATiONS" on page 3 of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig, 19)

The fuel tiller should be replaced once eaqh season. ]ffuel

filter becomes clogged, obstructing rue! flow to carburetor,

replacement is required.

• With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel tine

sections.

, Place new rue! filter in positton in luel line wilh arrow

pointing towards carburetor..

• Be sure there are no lueF line ieaks and clamps are

properly positioned.

Immediately wipe up any epilled gasoline,

FUEL /"f_\ t'lJ J'_-"-'-'--J

FILTER" "%/

FIG, 19

ENGINE _

AIR GUIDECOVER(BETH SLOES}\

CLEANING

• Clean engine, battery, seat, flnlsh, etc of all foreign

matter.

....... ,,--.-Keep flntshed surfaces and wbeeis Iree of all gasoline,_

oil, etc.

• Protect painted eurfeces wtih automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your

tractor unless fhe electrical system, muffler, air filler and

carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine

can resul! in a ehortened engine Iile.

FIG. 18

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

,,,,,,,,,, ii i, i

iiiiii1,111,1, i • , ii iii i ,,,i _L

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS;

_i Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position,

Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" posit|on.

- Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

• Make sure the blades and al,i moving parts have completely stopped.

• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and p,iace wire where it cannot come ,incontact

with plug.

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig, 20)

Mowe rwl_l be Basle rtoremove from the right side of tractor

• Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position

• Move attachment lilt lever forward tolower mower to its

_owest posttion

', Roll belt off engine pulley

• Disconnect clutch rod from clutch Iever by removing

retainer spring

• Disconnect antFsway bar from chassis bracket by

removing retainer spring,

• Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets

by removing retainer sprtngs,

• Disconnect front links from deck by removing retatner

springs.

• Raise tilt fever to false suspension arms Stide mower

out ,irom under lractor

iMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE

MOWER DECK tS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR,

REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 20)

; Ra{se attachment lift lever to ;_shighest posfflon,

• Slide mower undertractorwith discharge guardto right

.....side-of tractor- .................................................................

• Lower llft lover to its lowest position

• Install mower in reverse order of removalinstructtons

RETAINER

SPRING

ANTI-SWAYBAR

_INER

SPRING

ENGINE

FRONT

LINK

,111iiriii ii i

RETAINER

SPRINGS

(EOTHSIDES)

FIG. 20 ..... ='

SERVICE AND

i ,,,,,,,,,,, i, t, ,, 11111ii

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor lsparked on level ground or

driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated (See

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3of th s manual),

tf tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust

your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs 21 and 22)

- Raise mower to Its highest postlion

• At the midpoint of both sides ot mower, measure he!g.ht

from bottom edge ol mowerto ground Distance A on

both aides o! mower Sh0utd be the same orwithin 1t4"

of each other

• If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one

side of mower only

* To raise one side of mower, lighten ti|t link adjustment

nut on that side

. To lower one side of mower, toosen lift tink adjustment

nut on that side,

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut willchange mower

height about 1/8".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting

ADJUSTMENTS

nm ,1,, n

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs, 23 and 24)

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE, IF

THE FOLLOWING FRONT.TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS

NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS

EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-

SIDE,

TO obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing

should be adjusted so that the front ts approximalely 1/8" to

1/2 lower than the rear when the mower is in Its highest

position

Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure dis.

lance "D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom

edge of mower housing as shown

• Before making any necessary ad ustmants, checkthat

both front links are equalin length Both nks should be

approximately 10-3t8"

• If _lnks are not equal in length, adjust one link to same

length as other link

• To lower front of mower !oosen nut "E" on both front

links an equal number of lures

• When distance "D" fs 1/8" to t/2" lower at lront than

rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front

links.

• To raise front of mower, loosen nut"F" from trunnion on

both front links, Tighten nut %" on both front links an

equal number ol turns

• When distance "D" is 1/8" to t/2" lower at front than

rear, tighten nul "F" against trunnion on both front links

• Recheck side4o-side adjustment

BOTTOMEDGE BOTTOMEDGE

OFMOWERTO OFMOWERTO

GROUND _. GROUND

LIFT LINK

ADJUSTMENT NUT

FIG. 21

SUSPENSION

ARM

FIG. 22

.--.,ce ) ., j MANDREL

....... FIG:, 23 ..................

BOTHFRONTLINKSMUSTBE EQUALINLENGTH

_:: .......... .._._%,

NUT *'E"

FRONT LINKS TRUNNION

22 FIG_ 24

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 25)

The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools

Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake

BELT REMOVAL -

, Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual).

• Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pufieys

• Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION

• tnstatl new belt in reverse order of removal

• Make sure belt isinnil puttey grooves and inside all belt

guides,

• install mower In reverse order of removal instructions,

MANDREL iDLER

PULLEY PULLEYS

MANDREL

PULLEY

FIG.. 25 ...........

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 26)

Your tractor }s equipped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounted on the side of the transaxle

If tractor requtres more than six (6) feet stopping distance

at highspeed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.

• Depressclutchforakepedalandengageparkingbrake.

- Measure distance belween brake operating arm and

nut "A" on brake rod

,, Ifdistance isother than 1o3/4", loosen am nut and turn

nut Aunt d stance becomes 1-3/4 = Retighten am

nut against nut "A".

• Road test tractor for properstopping distance as stated

above- Read ust if necessary. If stopping distance ts

still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further

maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest au-

thorized service center/department,

WiTH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"

NUT "A"

ARM

DO NOTTOUCHTHISNUT. tF FURTHERBRAKEADJUST-

MENTIS NECESSARYCONTACTYOURNEARESTAUTHO-

RIZEDSERVfCECENTER/DEPARTMENT

.__,..

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BEt.T

(SeeFig. 27)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake

For assistance, there is a belt lnstatlatic, n guide decal on

botlom side of reftfootrest

, Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" In this

section of Ibis manual.)

• Remove upper belt keeper,

• Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

- Pu+lbelt slack toward rear of tractor+ Carefully remove

belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over

cooling fan blades.

• Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downward

from around engine pulley

• Instatl new belt by reversing above procedure

IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER tS

POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS,

ENGINE"_,-...,.,~

PULLEY

CLUTCHING ,.-,._

IDLER

STATIONARY"_

DLER

TRANSMISSiON-

INPUT PULLEY

.,.I"LOCATOR

*_TABS

UPPER BELT

KEEPER

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER

(See Fig. 28)

The motion controt lever has been preset at the factor'] and

adjustment should not be necessary

if for any reason the motion control lever wit+not hotd i s

position white at aselected speed, itmay be adjusted at the

fdclton pack leca{ed on the right side of transmission:

• Park tractor on level surface. Stop tractor by turn+ng

ignition key to "OFF" position, and engage parking

brake.

" Adjust motion control fever by tightening adjustment

tocknut one half (1./2) turn

NOTE: tf for any reason the effort to move the motion

controt lever becomes too excessive, reverse the above

adjustment procedure by _eosening Iocknut 1/4 to 1/2 turn.

Road test tractor after adjustmen! and repeat procedure ii

necessary.

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or

replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and

before operating the tractor, Sea "PURGE TRANSMIS-

SION" f,nthe Operation section of this manual

ADJUSTMENT

LOCKNUT

FIG, 28

FIG+27

,, ,,,, ,L LLIL , I

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If Steedng wheel crossbars are not hodz0ntal (Ie!t to right)

when wheels are positioned siralght forward, remove steer-

ing wheel and reassemble perlnstrucflons Inthe Assembly

section of this manual.,

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable On

your tractor, if damage has occurred Io affect the front

wheel toe_In or camber, conlact your nearest authorized

service center/department.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

(See Fig. 29)

• Block Up axle secureSy,

,, Remove axleco,,;,_r, retaining ring and washersto alJow

wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do

net lose), !

. Repair tire and reassemble.

. On rear wheels only; align grooves in rear wheel hub

and axle. Insert square key.

• Replace washers and snap retainfng ring securely in

axte groove.

• Replace axle cover,

NOTE; To seal ttre punctures and prevent llal tires due to

slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your Iocal

pads dealer Tire sealant also prevents lira dry rol and

cortes{on.

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

AXLE COVER

_ SQUARE KEY

(REAR WHEEL ONLY)

FIG. 29

• ,JiJ.,. i , JI.L IL

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATrERY

(See Fig. 30)

J_IU U_ LLLL

1_ CAUTION" Lead-acid batteries goner- 1

ateexploslvegaseso Keepsparks,flame |

and smoking materials away from bat- |

teries. Always wear eye protection 1

, , , when around,, bat,]...,:.._.:t_',ri-,=............. mi

If your battery istoo weak to start the engine, it should be

recharged, If "jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, fellow this procedure:

IMPORTANT; YOUR TRACTOR iS EQUIPPED WITH A

12VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE

GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR

BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

• Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

(+) terminal of each baitery, taking care not to short

against chassis,

• Connect one end of fhe E,LACK cable to the NEGA-

TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery,

• Connect the other end of Ihe BLACK came to good

CHASSIS GROUND, away tram fuel tank and battery.,

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from chassis and then (ram the fully

charged battery.

,, RED came last from boIh batteries

"POSITIVE" (+) "NEGATWE" (-)

FIG, 30

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

illlll llllll i ill i

ENGINE

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

. Raise hood

• Putt bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the

gdlt

• Reptace bulb In hoider and push bulb holder securely

back !nto the he e in the backside of the gdtL

. Close hood,

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Looseor damaged wiringmay cause your tractorto run

poorly, stop running, or prevent it fromstarting

• Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the

Repair Parts section of this manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Reptace with30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse, The

fuse holder is locatedbehind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 31 )

• Ralsehood

• Unsnap headlight wire connector

- Standinfront oftractor, Grasp hoodatsides,tilttoward

engine and Itft off of tractor,

• To replace, reverse above procedures.

HOOD

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 32)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and

adjuslment should not be necessary Check adjustment as

described below before loosening cable If adjustment iS

necessary, proceed as follows:

• With enqtne not running, move throttle control lever to

fast (,_ position.

, Check that swivel is against side of quarter circle. If tt

is not, loosen cable c_amp screw end pull cable back

until swivel is against quarter circle, Tighten cable

clamp screw securely,

QUARTER

CIRCLE

SWIVEL

FIG. 32

FIG. 31

SERVICE AND

[HJHHH

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 33)

The choke control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as

described beiow before loosening cable. If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

= With engine not running, move choke control (located

on dash panel) to full choke (I\l) position.

, Remove air cleaner cover, fitter and cartridge plate to

expose carburetor Choke (sea "AIR FILTER'In the

Customer Responsibilities section of this manual)

,, Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing

clamp screw and move choke cable untiI choke Is

coml_letely closed.. Tighten casing clamp screw se-

cure,y.

• Reassemble air cleaner.

CASING

CLAMP

SCREW

" CHOKE

LEVER

i ii i ii ii iiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiihllllll

ADJUSTMENTS

• W_th throttle control lever in slow (_,m,) position, hold

throttle lever against idle speed screw and adfust idle

speed screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM.

• While still holding throttle lever against Idle speed

screw, turn Idle mixture screw In {clockwise) unlll

engine begins to die and then turn out (counterclock-

wise) until engine runs rough, Turn screw to a point

mldway between those two positions.

• Continue to hold throttle teveragalnst _diespeed screw

and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 900 to 1200 RPM

Release throttle lever.

ACCELERATION TEST -.

,, Move throttle control ]ever from stow (qe_) to fast (,_)

position. _fengine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture

screw out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test

and continue to adiust, if necessary, until engine accel-

erates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do net adjust -

damage may result

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WiTH THE ENGINE

GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER

ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE

THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE

DANGEROUS IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE*GOVERNED

HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR

NEAREST 'AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/

DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND

EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTS.

FiGo 33

TO ADJUST CARBURETOri iSee Figs_ 34 &

35)

merit should not be necessary However, minor adjust-

me ntmay be required to co mpensate for differences infuel,

lemperature, altitude or toad. If the carburetor does need

adjustment, proceed as follows:

In generar, tuming the mixture screw tn (cieckwtse) de-

creases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a teaner fueV

air mixture. Turning' the mixture screw out (counterclock-

wise) increases the supply of fueE to the eng}ne giving a

dcher fueVatr mixture

IMPORTANT: DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLES AND THE

SEATS iN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF SCREW IS

TURNED IN TOO TIGHT.

PRELIMENARY SETTING -

• Be sure you have a clean air filter, and the throttle

control cable and choke are adjusted propedy (see

above)

• With engine off turn idle mtxP.Jrescrew in (c_ockwise)

dosing it finger tight and then turn out (counterclock-

wise) 1-'t/4 to 1-112 turns.

FINAL SETTING -

, Start sngfne and allow to warm for five minutes. Make

ftnaEadJustme his withengine running and shift/motion

control lever in neutral (N) position

....... SCREW_=_

IDLE SPEED

SCREW

FIG. 34

_DLESPEED

SCREW

LEVER

THROTTLE IDLE MIXTURE

LEVER SCREW

27 FIG. 35

Ji un i .................

STORAGE

immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of ENGINE

the season or if the traclor will not be used for 30 days or

more.

CAUTION: Never store the tractor with

gasoline In the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame

or spark. Allow the engine to cool

before storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage When

mower is to be stored for a pedod of time, clean It thor_

oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc Store tn a

clean, dry area

• Clean entire tractor (See"CLEANING"tn the Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual)

• inspect and replace belts, It necessary (See belt re-

placement instructions inthe Service and Adjustments

section of this manual)

• Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manua!

• Be sure that alt nuts, bolts and screws are securely

fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage

and wear Replace if necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

fightly before painting

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage

• After a period el time in storage, battery may require

recharging

, To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during

Iong periods of storage, battery cables should be

disconnected and battery cleaned Ihoroughly (see 'qo

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Cus-

tomer Responsibilities section of this manual)

" After cleaning, _eave cables disconnected and place

cables where they cannot come in contact wllh battery

terminals,

• Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached

• tf battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not

store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces

FUEL SYSTEM

iMPORTANT: tT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL

SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,

FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,

EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED

FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR

METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS

TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING

STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL

SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE

• Drain the fuel tank

• Start the engine and let it run until the fuel fines and

carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the

fuel tank or permanent damage may occur

• Use fresh fuel next season

NOTE; Fue! alabtlizer is an acceplable alternative in

minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-

age Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container Always fol!ow the mix ratio found on stabilizer

container, Run engine at least t0 minutes after adding

stabilizer toallow the slabiltzer to reach the carburetor. Do

not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer

ENGINE OIL

Drainoi_(with enginewarm) and replace wilh clean engine

oil (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities

sectton of this manual)

CYLINDERS

, Remove spark plug(s),

• Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) Into

cylinder(s).

. Turn tgn{t_onkeyto"START"posttion fore few seconds

Io distribute oil

• Replace with new spark plug(e),

OTHER

• De not store gasoline from one season to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can slarts to rust

Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems

• If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to

give protection from dust and dirt

• Cover your tractor with a suttabfe protective cover that

does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic

cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and

will cause your tractor to rust

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVERTRACTOR WHILE ENGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM

PROBLEM

Wgl not start

Hard to start

Engfne wlfl not turn over

Engine Clicks but will not

start

Excessfvs vibration

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

JJu,,,,,,, , =,, =, ,,,,,H,H, H ,,= L HH_,,H,H,, =

CAUSE CORRECTION

1 Out of fuel

2 Engine nat =CHOKED" prepetty

3 Engine flooded

4 Bad sparkpfug

5 Dirty air titter

6 Dirty fuel filter

7, Wafer tn fuel

B Loses ordamaged widng

g_ Carburatar out at adtus!ment

10 Engine vefvsa out of adjuslment

I. Didy Wr Ifitar

2 Bed spark plug

3 Week of dead battery

4 Dirty fuel filler

5. Stale or ditty fuel.

6 Loose or damaged widng

7 CarbureforoUt (if adjustment

B Englae vWvea out of ad|uslmant

CIufch._)rakepedWnot depressed

2. Attachment clutch is engaged.

3, Weak ordead battery

4 BJown fuse

5, Corrodedbatter/terminals

6. Loose ar damaged wiring

Faulty IgnitionSwilch

8 Faulty soianold of starter

9 Faulty operator presence swtleh(es)

1, Weakerdeed baJfery.

2,. Corroded battery terminals.

3. Leone or ds,megad wiring

4 FBuIF]sa[eneid ar starter

,,,=

1 Cuttingtoe much grass/too fast

2 Throttle tn "CHOKE" poslgono

3 Bufid-upof grass, leaves and flash under mower

4 Ditty air lilfar

5 Law aft fnvWldfrty el!

6 Faulty spark plug

7 Dirty fueffliter

8 Stale or dirty fuel

g Water Infuel

tO Spa_ plug wira lease.

'I1 Dirty engine airscraenlfine,

12 Dirty/clogged mt.fffler

13 Louseor damaged wklng

14 Cmburefer outof adiustment

15 Engine valves out of adjustment

Worn, bent or loose binds

2 Bent blade mandrel

3 Looseldamagad part(s)

1 FIllfuel tank

2. Sen "TO START ENGINE InOperation section.

3 Wait several mlnules bafara attempting to start

4 Replace sparkplug.

5 Ctsan/rap{acsair filter.

6 Replacefuel triter

7 Drain fuel_ankand carburetor, refill lank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter,

8 Cheek allwidng,

9 See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments

section.

t0 Conlast an authorized service canter/dopartmont.

1 Cleedrepleae air tilter

2. Replace sparkplug

3 Recharge or replace bntlery

4 Replace fuelfiller

5 Drain feet tank and refillwithfresh gasoline

6 Check el! wiring,

7 Sea "To Adjust Carburalor" In Sarv[ce Adjustments

section.

B Contact an authorized service canfetldepattmant.

t Depress cfutsW_rake pedal

2, Disengage nttachmsni clutch

3, Recharge or raptsca botter_,,

4 Raplasa fusn

5 Clean batiery fem_tnels

g Check all wiring

7 Check/replace Ignition swt[ch

8 Check/replace solenoid orstarter

9 Contactan authorized serViceeenfaddepadmenL

t Racha_geormplBeebattery

2 Clean battery terminals .

3, Check ag wiring

4 Check/replace sofaneid orsfader

f. Set In*'Higher Cut_position/reduce speed

2 Adjust {hmttiaceniml

S Clean underside of mov,-erhousing

4 Clean/replace alr filler

5, Checkellleve!/changa off.

6. Clean and regap or change spark plug

7 Replace fuel tiller.

g Drain tue_lank and retitt wtih fresh gasoline

g Drata fue_tank and carburetor, r_flllfankWlthflash

gasoline end replace feet filter

10 Cennecl and tighten spark plug wire

11 Clean nngino airscree_fins

!2 Clean/replace muffler.

t3 Check all wldng.

14 Bee "To Adjust Carburelor" tnService Adjustments

section.

15 Contact an authorized service confer/department

HH,,H,,N '

Replace brads Tighten blade bolt

2 Replace blade mandrel.

3 Tighten ]Does perils) Replace damaged parts

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM CORRECTION

Engine continues to run

when operator leaves Seat

with attachment clutch

engaged

poor_ul_uneveN

Mower blades wig not

rotate

Poor grasa discharge

Headlight(s) not working

(if so equTpped)

Ballery wig not ohaTge

Leas of drive

Engine "backfires"

when tub-nineengine

"OFF"

'CAUSE

l, Faultyoperator,safetypresencecenirolsyslem

i,n ,,/ ii ,

I Worn, bent or loose blade

2 Mower deck not level

3 Buildup of graee_laavee_end trash under mower

4. Benl blademandrel,

5 Cloggedmowardeck vanlholesfi'ombuildupof

grass, leaves, and lrash around mandrets

1. Obslrucgon in cluleh mechenlsm

2 Wor_damagad mower ddve belL

3, Frozen Idlerpulley

4 Frozen blade mandrel

I Engine speed too slow_

2. Travel speed too feet

3 Wet grass

4. Mower deck not level

5, Low/uneven fire air pressure

6, Worn, benl or loose b_eda

7 BUildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower

g. Mower ddva belt worn

g BladesImpropedylnst_lad

10 Improper blades used

1t Cloggedmower deck vent holes from buttdup o!

grass= leaves, and t_sh around mandrels

t Switch is "OFF"

2 Bufb(s) burned OlJlr

3 Faul|y light _vilch

4 Loose ordamaged wiring

5 -BIewnfusa

t Bed bailer/coil(s}

2. Poor sable connectlons

3 Faulty regulator (it _o equipped)

Faultyademetor

1 Freewheel eontro_In"disengaged"po_ilJono

2 Motion dr_vebait worn, damaged, or broken

3. Alr trapped Jntmnemlssl0nduring shipment

or servicing

,[,u, uu

1 Engine fhmlllecenlmlnot set at "SLOW _

poslIJon for 30 seconds before sloppingengine,

1 Check wiring, swltchas and connections If not

corrected, contact an eulhorlzodservice cenlerl

dspadmenl

• ,,,,,,,, ,,,

i Replaceblade Tighten bladebolt

2 Lavet mower desk

3 Clean underside of mower housing,

4 Replace bladamandrel,

5 Clean around mandrels Io open yen| holes

f Remove obslruction

2, Replace mower drive bolt

3 Replace Id_erpulley

4 Replace blademandrel

_r Place thmlge controlIn "FAST _position

2 Shiftto slowerspeed.

3 Allow grassto dr/before mowing

4 Levelmower deck

5 Check liras forproper airpressure,

6 Repteoe/shacpenblade Tighten blade bolt

7 Ctaan underside of mower houstng

g Replace mower ddve bell

g RelnetaIIblades sheep edge down

t0 Replace with bladesgated tn this manual

1 I. Clean around mandrals 1oopen vent holes

1 Turn swltch "ON",

2 Replace bulb(s)

3. Checldreplaea light awilch

4 Check wldng and connections

5 Replace fuse:

Replace bmtsry

2 ChecWclean allconnections

3 Replace regulator

4 Replace atlemabr

...m , , ,

I Placelrsewheel conlrolIn "engaged" posilIon

2. Replace motion drive belt

3,, Purge Itansmlssfun

1 Move lhrollfa controlto "SLaVe" positionand etfow

Io Idle for 30 seconds balers slopping engine

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259570

[

tGNmON

SWITCH

BATTERY

(GNITION SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE"

OFF G ÷ M + L NONE

RUN/LIGHT B + L A + Y

RUN B + L NONE

START B + L + S HONE

NOTE

YOUR TRACTOR [S

EQU(PPED WITH A SPECfAL

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM

THE UGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED TO THE

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED, AT IDLE THE LIGHTS

WILL DIM, AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

HEADLIGHTS

• O

NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULA'rED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST, PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9i7.259570

ELECTRICAL

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9'17.259570

ELECTRICAL

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIP_ON

1 144926 Battery

2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4

3 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge

4 STD551125 Washer, Lock I/4

6 STD541025 Nut, Hex 1/4-20

7 7697J Tube

8 7603J Tray, Battery

9 t09595X C!arnp, Hose

t0 145211 Bolt, Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7-I/2

11 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount

12 145769 Nut, Push Ny!on Batlery Front 1/4

16 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In

19 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4

20 73350400 Nut, Hex, Jam 1/4-20

21 147430 Harness, Light Socket (w/4152J)

22 4152J Light Bulb

24 4799J Cable, Battery

25 146148 Cable, Battery

26 108824X Fuse

28 145491 Cable; Ground

29 121305X Switch, Seat

30 140301 Switch, ignition 4 PosltEon

31 1242tlX Nut, Ignition

32 141226 Cover, ignition Switch

33 109310X Key Molded, Craftsman

40 156442 Harness, Ignition

41 711!0408 Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x 1/2

42 t31563 Cover, Terrninal

43 145673 Soteno|d

44 736,10400 Nut Keps BIk Hex 1/4-20 UNC

45 i21433X Ammeter Rectangular 0Amp ....

52 141940 Protection Wire Loop (Hour Meter)

55 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5116-18 x 1t2

70 140413 Harness Engine B&s.rrec Dual

NOTE: Atl component dimensions given In U°S. inches

1 Inch = 25 4 mm

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917;259570

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -" MODEL NUMBER 9'17.259570

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NOr NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159527

2 159527

3 17490612

4 STD551025

5 155272

9 150156X011

10 STD533710

11 155927

t2 145660

13 155938

14 17490608

17 144983X558

18 126938X

20 156437

23 124028X

25 19131312

26 STD541437

Chassis

Drawbar

Screw, Th'J., Roll 3/8-t6 x 3/4 Type

13+

Washer !3/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

Bumper Hoo_Dash

Dash, SItkscreened

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1

Panel, Dash, LH

Clip Tinnerman Grt!ie P/L

Panel+ Dash. RH

Screw, Thd, Roll 3/8-16 x 1/2 Type

Hood Assembly

Bumber Hood

Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank

Bushlng, Snap, Nylon, Fuel Line

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

Locknut, He×, with Insert 3/8-16 UNC

28 145t98X558

29 155217

30 15t287X556

31 139976

37 174905o8

38 139886

39 139887

51 73800400

62 19091416

53 145201

54 17030814

55 145202

57 STD552507

58 140547

60 72140606

64 154796

71 73680400

74 STD5414.37

122 157301

I23 152927

140 156418

t42 156095

143 154966

144 154207

145 156524

147 74760412

Gdlte, W/Clips MS-558

Lens, Grille

Fender/Footrest

Bracket, Fender/Support

Screw, ThdroL 5/16-t8 x 1/2 TYT

Pivot Bracket Assembly, LH, Mower,

Rear

Pivot Bracket Assembly, RN, Mower,

Rear

Nut Lock W/Insert 1/4 - 20 UNC

Washer 9/32 X 7/8 X t6 Gao

Bracket Grille P{ckoff LH

Screw, Hex Head; Splderlock #8 x7/8

Bracket Grille Pfckoff RH

Bolt FinHex 1/4 -20 UNC X.75

Air Duct PtL 18HP B&S Opp. Twin

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3t8-16 UNC x 3/4

Dash Lower STLT

Nut Crownlock 1/4-20unc x 3/4

Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

Bracket, Shift STLT

Screw TT #10-32.5.3/8 Flange

Bracket Suspension Front

Pfate Reinforcement STLT

Bracket Swaybar Chassis

Bracket Footrest STLT

Rod Pivot ChasslstHood

Bott Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4

NOTE; All component dimensions given in U S inches

1 Inch = 25.4 mm

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9'17.259570

DRIVE

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR, - MODEL NUMBER 917.259570

DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

l 15007! Transaxlo (See Breakdown) 63 t40186

HydroGear ModeJNo 310-0650 64 71170764

2 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 65 STD551143

3 143995 Putley, TransexJe 66 154778

8 154792 Rod Shift Fender STLT 79 134683

10 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8x 1 CAD 71 140156

15 74490544 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-10 Gr. 5 72 19132012

16 STD54143I Nut Lock He× W/ins 5/16-!8 Unc 73 156347

18 STD523710 Bolt FinHex 3/8-16Uncx 1 Gr 5 74 121199X

19 $3D541437 Nut LockHexWiWsh 3/8-16 Unc 75 12!749X

21 130564 Knob, Delu×e 1/2-13 76 STD581075

22 145627 Rod, Brake Hydro 77 123583X

24 73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3t8-16 Uno 78 !21748X

25 106888X Spring, Brake Rod 81 156046

26 STD55t037 Washer 82 t23782X

27 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8x 3/4 CAD 83 19171216

28 145204 Rod, Parking Brake 64 140548

29 124236X Cap, Parking Brake 86 71209

30 130807 Bracket, Transaxle 67 19212016

32 74760512 Bolt He×Hd 5/16-18 Unc x3/4 88 12000006

34 155071 Shaft, Foot Pedal 69 154882

35 120!83X Bearing, Nylon 90 124346X

36 19211616 Washer 9t 74780536

37 1572H Pin, Roll 92 74780524

38 123674X Pulley, Idler, Flat 93 142564

39 STD523727 Bolt 94 140462

40 4470J Spacer, Split 95 144643

41 154777 Keeper, Belt Idler 96 4497H

42 19131312 Washer 13/32 x13/16 x12 Gauge 97 140469

47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove 98 73510600

49 154604 BellcrankAssembly 160 19111216

49.. 123205X .... Retainer, Belt ..............

50 STD523715 Bolt 103 73940800

51 STD54t437 Nut Crownleck 3/8-16 UNC t04 140156

52 STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5t16-18 Uno 105 71070516

53 105710X Link, Clutch 106 74780520

55 105709X Spring, Return, Clutch 116 72110610

56 STD523712 Bolt Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 1t8 154774

57 140294 V-Belt, Ground Drive 121 154419

59 140312 Keeper, Center Span

61 17490612 Screw Thdrolo 318-16 x 3/4 Ty_TT

62 8883R Cover, Pedal

Pu!iey, Engine

Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gro 5

Washer

Keeper Belt Engine Full-Proof

Guide Belt RH Engine

Strap Torque Lh Hydro t8/20 T

Washer 13t32 x 1-1/4x 12 Ga

Strap Torque Rh Hydro 0650

Spacer, Split

Washer 25/32 x I-1/4 x 16 Gauge

E-Ring

Key, Square

Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge

Shaft Asm. Cross Hydro 20" Tires

Spring Torsion T/A

Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

Rod, Tie Hydro 20" Tires

Bushing Rod Strtgo 6291632 |D

Washer 21/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga

Ring Klip #5304_62

Console, Shift

Nut Seif-Thd Wsh-hd 1/4 Zinc

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-16 x 2-1t'4

Bolt Fin Hex 5t6-18 Unc x I-1/2

Lfne Fuel Hydro 4"

Fan, Hydro 7"

ConlrotBypass Hydro 20" Tires

Retainer Spring I" Zinc/Cad

Keeper Bolt Rh Hydro 0750. 16/20"

Nut Keps Hex 318-16 Unc

Washer 11/'32 x 314 x 16 Ga,

102 141322 ............ Washer..Belfvilte..,501D x .1.50D..

Nut Hex JamToplock t/4-20 Unf

Arm, Control Hydro

Screw Cap Hex 5/16 x 18 x 1

Bolt Fin Hex 5/18_18 Unc x 1-It4

Bolt Cart 3/8-16 x 1 25

aCer Betlcrank

liner Clutching STL

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U S, inches

1inch= 25.4 mm

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259570

STEERING ASSEMBLY

j , | , ,

REPAIR PAH 15

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259570

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

1 139768

2 154427

3 156463

4 157473

5 6266H

6 121746X

7 t9272016

8 12000029

9 3366R

10 156438

11 STD551137

13 t5477g

15 739O1000

17 156546

18 57079

19 124035X

20 126684X

22 7120a410

23 127501

25 154406

26 I26647X

27 136874

28 19131416

29 17490612

30 STD561210

32 130465

36 155099

37 152927

38 139769

39 19133805

40 7810H

41 t00711L

42 145054

43 125749X

44 153720

46 121232X

47 6855M

51 73800500

54 74780520

62 156594

63 74780616

65 154780

66 154404

67 74781044

68 154429

Wheel Steering Std Black

Axle Asm Front

Spindle Asm Lh

Spindle Asm Rh

Bearing Race Thrust Harden

Washer25/32 X 1 5/8 X 16go

Washer 27/32 X ! 1/4 X 16 Ga

Ring KIfp #15304-75

Bearing Cot Strg Btk

Link Drag Extended Stamped

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8

Bearing Ax='eSTLT/GT

Locknut Flange 5t8-tl UNC

Shaft Asm Strg Private Label

Washer Thrust 515x 750x 033

Support Shaft

Washer Shim 1/4 X 5f6 × 062

Screw Hex Sckt "_/4_20x 5/6

Shaft Asm Pittman

Bracket Steering

Bushing Red Tie Btk Lt

Gear Sector

Washer 13;32 X 718X 16go

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16x3/4 Ty-It

Pin Cotler 1/8 X 3/4 Cad

Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech

Bushing S/rg 5/8 Id Dash

Screw TT #10-32x5x3/8 Range

Insert Cap Strg Wheel Std BIk

Washer 13/32 X 2-3/8 X 8 Ga

Nut Lock Center 3/8-24 UNF

Adaptor Wheel Strg

Boo( Shaft Steering

Washer 25t32 X 1 1/4 X 16 Ga

Extension Steering Non-Adjust

Cap Spindle Fr Tap Btk

Fitting Grease

Nut Lock Hex Wtlns 5/16 -18 UNC

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16 - t8 UNC X ! -I/4

Kit, Steedng Assembly

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc x t Gr-5

Spacer A×te

Bearing Arm Pi_tman

Bell Fin Hex 5!8-1 ! UNC x 2-3/4

Axle Brace

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U,S, inches

1 inch = 254 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259570

ENGINE

32 31

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259570

ENGINE

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIP_ON

1 151273

2 17720410

4 t49723

5 144O69

6 t44066

7 138129

8 150176

10 145552

11 STD55!125

12 STD522507

13 272250

14 13280338

15 132O0300

15 STD55!237

17 17490624

23 156123

25 145996

26 73920600

27 152927

29 _37160

31 157103

32 155971

33 123487X

34 108082X

35 17490512

37 8543R

36 ........

-39 ..109227X ......

40 3645J

41 139277

61 128861

Control Throt Paddle 32 22

Screw Hex Thd Cut t/4-20x518 T

Engine(See Breakdown) Briggs

Model No, 42E707-I631-O1

Muffler Exhaust

Exhaust Asm. Left

Exhaust Asm. Right

Ctamp Tube Doubie Engine

Bert 5/15 - 16 UNC X 3/4 W/Sems

Heat Shietd Lt

WasherLock Hvy. Helical 1/4

Bolt Fin Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4

Gasket Muffler

N}pple Pipe 4-1/2"

Elbow Std 90 Degree 3]8-18 Npt

Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3t8

Screw Thdrol 3/8-15x1-1t2 Tytt

Shield Browning

Control Choke

Nut Keps 3/8-24 Unf

Screw "IT #10-32 x 5 x 3t8 Range

Arrestor Spark

Tank Fuel3 50 Rear

Cap Fuel Goage STLT

Clamp Hose BIk

Spacer Pad

Screw Thdrol 5I_t6..I8 x 3/4 TYT

Line Fuel

Plug Oil Drain (Order From Engine

Manufacturer)

Pad idter. 1,75.X _75_ _06

Bushing

Stem Tank Fue_

Nut, Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut

NOTE" Al! component dimensions given InU S, Inches

I inch = 25,4 mm

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MOWER LIFT

252423

5 49

/ !

t I

t t

l 1

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259570

MOWER LIFT

KEY PART

NOo NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460

2 159471

3 105767X

4 12000002

5 19211621

6 120183X

7 125631X

8 122365X

11 139865

I2 139866

Wire Assy., Inner/Spring, w/Plunger

Shaft Asm. Lift

Pin Groove

E Ring ,/'/5133-62

Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga.

Bearing Nylon

Gdp Handle Fluted

Bufton Plunger Read

Link Uit Lh Fixed Length

Link Lift Rh Fixed Length

!3 STD624008 Retainer Spring

15 127218 Link Front

16 73350800

17 130171

18 738O08O0

19 139868

20 STD624008

23 t10807X

24 19131016

25 2875H

26 76020368

27 126971X

28 73350600

29 138057

30 150233

31 140302

32 73540600

Nut Jam Hex 1/2-t3 Une

Trunnion Blk Zinc

Nut Lock W,,Wsh 1t2-I3 Unc

Arm Suspension Rear

Retainer Spring

Nut Special

Washer 13/32 x 5/6 x 16 Ga.

Spring 2-1/8"

Pin c_tter 3t32 x 1/2

Rod Adl. Lift

Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16

Knob int'. 318-!6

Trunnion Iniin. Height

Bearing, Pivot, Lift, Special

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

_49_3_52_2__._uLEtange.L0.c____

50 110452X Nut Push Phos &Oil

NO?E: Allcomponentdlmenstons giventn US. inches

1inch = 25A mm

REPAIR PARTS

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MOWER DECK

_ 84

.33

21 22

_23 24

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259570

MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

Nee NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144393 Mower Housing 58 122052X Spacer, Retainer

2 STD533107 Bolt 58 140066 Spring, Torsion Brakes

3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 59 141043 Guard, TUV Idler

4 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 67 149846 Knob Custom Oval

5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 68 .444969- V-Beit \_"N;"_',_(3_.'

6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 71 142427 Rod, Clutch, Primary, with Nibs

8 850657 Boll, Hex 3/8-24x 125 Grade 8 72 131870 Spring, Return

9 STD551137 Washer, Lock 73 127847 Arm, Clutch, Secondary

10 149296 Washer, Hardened 74 121748X Washer 25/32x 1-5t8 x 16 Gauge

1! 134149 Blade, Mulching 75 12000029 Ring, Kftp

12 129895 Beadng, Bag 76 128903 BOIL,Shoulder 3t8-16 UNC x 144

13 137645 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented 77 127848 Keeper, Spring

(includes Key Number 6) 78 154809 Lever Asm. Clutch Pd Plm STLT

14 128774 Housing, Mandrel, Vented 79 127498 Bushing, Large, Brass

15 110485X Bearing, Ball, Mandrel 80 183701 Spring, Mower Clutch

16 140329 Stripper, Vented Mower Deck 81 73380600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

17 72110610 Bolt, Carriage 3/846x 1-1t4 82 142028 Trunnion, Adjo

18 72140505 Bolt, Carriage 511648 x 5/8 84 158824 BracketAsm.. ldter

19 132827 Bolt, Shoulder 92 STD541437 Nut

20 136888 Battle, Vortex 101 136420 MulcherCover

2t STD54143I NutCrownlock5/16-t8UNC 102 71161010 Screw

22 134753 Stltfener Bracket 103 19061216 Washer #10

23 131267 Bracket, Deflector 104 STD851110 Washer, Lock

24 108304X Cap, Sleeve 105 130759 Latch Assembly, Bagger

25 123713X Spring, Torsion, Deflector 106 2029J Nut, Weid

26 110452X Nut, Push 111 155197 Bracket, Gauge, Wheel L.H.

27 130968 Shield, Deflector 112 158198 Bracket, Gauge, Wheel R,H

28 19111016 Washer 11132xa/Tx16Gauge 113 17490512 ScrewThdroi 5/16-18x3/4

29 131491 Rod, Hinge 114 73510500 NuL Hex, Keps 5/16-18 UNC

30 138776 Screw Thdrot Hex Head Zinc Mwr 115 72110504 Bolt, Cardage 5/16 UNC x 1/2

.......... 31. -4 29963 Waeher_ Spacer. •116 =137644 .............. Bolt;Shou[der ....

32 153535 Pulley, Mandrel 117 133957 Wheel, Gauge

33 137266 Nut, Toploek, Flanged !18 73930600 Nut, CenteriockI/aq6

34 STD533717 Bolt 119 19121414 Washer318 x7/8 x 14 Gauge

35 133838 Fastner, ChrtstmasTree 121 143723 Brackei

36 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 128 153390 Washer Felt

37 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x I6 Gauge 129 19131312 Washer t3/32 x 13116 x 12 Ga.

40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3/846 UNC t30 STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr. 5

4t 133581 Rod, Pivot, with Nibs t31 STD533710 Bolt, RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 UNC x 1

43 140083 Rod, Cfutch, Secondary, with Ntbs 132 19132203 Washer 13/32 x 1-3/8 x:3 Ga.

44 140088 Guard, Mandrel, L H -- 130794 MandreiAssembly (includes Key

48 STD624003 Retainer Numbers 8-10, 12-15, 31 and 32)

46 137729 Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 - - 159481 Mower Deck, Complete (Standard

48 133944 Washer, Hardened Deck, Order Separately Mulcher

49 155066 Roller Assembly, Cam Follower Ptale and Gauge Wheel

50 131340 Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5 Components, Key Nee 101-108

51 STD541410 Locknut and 111-121)

52 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

53 131845X900 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake NOTE; All component dimensions given in U.S inches

54 133943 Washer, Hardened 1 inch = 25 4 mm

55 155046 Arm, ldter

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259570

SEAT ASSEMBLY

6 22

KEY PART

NO, NO_ DESCRIPTION

1 140123 Seat

2 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk)

3 74760616 BoltFtn Hex3/8-16UNCx1

4 19131610 Washer Fiat 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga

5 145006 Clip Push*In

6 STD541437 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins 3/8-16 UNC

7 124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi

8 17490516 Screw 318-16xl

9 19131614 Washer 13132 x 1 x 14 Ga

10 155925 Pan Pnt Seat (blk)

12 121246X Bracket Phi Mounting Switch

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

13 121248X

14 72050411

15 134300

16 121250X

17 123976X

21 1_3236

22 STD541431

23 74760814

24 19171912

25 t27018X

Bushing Snap BIk Ny! 50 Fd

Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20xl-3/6

Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc

Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Phi

Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr5 Zinc

Bolt Shoulder 5116_18 Unc

Nut Lock Hex W/Ins 5/15-18

Bolt Fin Hex 1/2-!3 X 7/8 Gr 5

Washer 17/32 X t-3/16 X 12 Ga

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-15 × 62

26 STD551150 WasherLoekHvy HlclSpr 1/2

NOTE," AIt component dimensions given tn U,S. inches

1 Inch -- 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259570

DECALS

13 14

KEY' PART

NO. NO,

1 156439

2 156810

3 151299

4 151300

5 273503

5 133644

7 150927

--_9_--146709-----DeeaI-Fender-_raftsman Gold

10 150333 Decal, Cap CNSMR Help Une SRS

11 156811 Decal Fender STLTH Oper Inst F_JS

I3 146046 Decal V-belt Dr Sch Traclor E

14 147138 Decal Chassis Hydro42"

15 136832 Decal Mower Drive Schematic

DESCRIPTION

Decal Fender Danger Sears

Decal Fend Auto Sears Gold

Decal Hood Rh Craltsman

Decal Hood Lh Craftsman

Decal HP Engine

Decat Matnt Customer Sears Dom

Decal Panel Sfde B&S

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

17 158215 Decal, insert, Hood

19 138047 Decal 8artery Diehard Sears

20 156787 Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Ma ching

22 149516 Decal Battery

- - 138311 Decal Lift Handle

- - 142341 Decal, Drawbar Cntd. Mvt. Hyd. Lt.

- - 159808 Manual, Owner's (English)

159809 ........ Manuai;Qwner's.(Spanish) ........................

*- 154515 Pad Footrest Lh STLT

- - 154516 Pad Footrest Rh STLT

4,10

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

1 59192 Valve Cap, T_re

2 65139 Stem, Valve

3 !06222X Tire, Front

4 59904 Tube, Front Tire

(Not Provided, Service llem Only)

5 106732X427 Rim, Front

6 278H Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel Only)

7 9040H Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel Only)

8 106108X427 Rim, Rear

9 122082X Tire, Rear

t0 7152J Tube, Rear Tire

(Not Provided, Service Item Only)

tt 104757X Cap, Axle

- - 144334 Sealant, Tire (10 oz Tube)

NOTE: A!_component dimensions given in U S..inches

1 Inch = 25 4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259570

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259570

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

1 142930 Housing, Lower 43 142884

2 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 44 150829

3 142932 Seat, Lip 52 142991

4 142928 Ring, WtreReta_ntng 53 142961

5 142933 Ring, Retaining 56 142963

6 142934 _eadng, Shaft Bail 58 142964

7 142935 Bearing, Cradle 59 142966

8 150771 Bearing, Thrust 30 x52x 13 62 142966

9 142937 Swashpfate, Vadable 63 142967

!3 142938 Btock, CytlnderAseembly 64 142920

!4 142939 Arm, Trunnion 68 142969

15 142940 Seat, Lip 69 144610

17 142941 Guide, Slot 83 142971

18 150772 Shaft, Motor 86 !50806

19 I50773 Bearing, Thrust 42 x 68 x 16 88 142973

23 142944 Block, CylinderAssembly 89 142974

24 142945 Seal, Lip 10 x 25x7 90 142975

25 142946 Actuator, Bypass 91 142976

26 150774 Center Section Assembly Kit 92 142977

27 142948 Seat, Lip 26 x 42 x8 93 142978

28 142949 Ring, Retaining 113 142917

29 142950 Washer 26x35x 1 1!4 142918

34 142951 OtI Filter Element 119 142980

35 142952 Arm, Bypass 134 144607

36 142953 Ring, Retaining 135 144608

37 142954 Arm, Actuating 139 150775

38 142955 Pin, Actuating 140 180776

39 150777 Bolt 5/16-24 x 1-3/4

40 150778 Locknul, Hex 5/16-24UNJC

4t 142958 Brake Rotor/Stator K_t

Washer 7/16 x 718 x .060

D!fferential Assembiy

washer 3/4 x 15 x .t3

Sea! .75 x 1.25 x .250

Shaft, Input

Bolt 1/4-20 x 1.38

Pin .50D x .43 tD x °750

Arm, Control

Puck, Dampener

Set Screw

Spdng

Slud 5/16-24

Jackshaft Assembly

Jackshaft

Screw, Cap

Washer 7/16x 1 x 1/2

Sleeve Bearing

Seal, Wiper

Spring, Block

Washer, Block Thrust

Cap, Vent Assembly

Fitting, O-Ring Assembly

Spacer

Nut, Castle 5t16-24

Pin, Cotter

Spring, Compression

Nut, Hex 5116-24

NOTE: AIIcomponent dimensions given in U,S inches

1inch = 25,4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259570

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE _MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1631-01

46 c

219

601

534

642

643

523

842

422

284A

525

524 O _

535

445

284 235

537

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.259570

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1631-01

L358 GASKET SET ]

IB61 PUMP REPA!,R,,,KIT_

_"-_ _1o2 ,

"" 95 ]_104 103

,,3_"__ 3_,%2.32 m-37 f......_.2_, - -..

,,34 _,1,,_ I -_257

468

L_332

Q 75

(_ 188

1006

51A

257 203

_ 52

_) 635

383

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9'17.25;9570

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707_ TYPE NUMBER I631-01

544

801

802

@ _92

209A 209

307

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259570

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1631-01

8A 9

572

!0A

244

[1058 OWNER'S MANUAL t 110t9 LABEL KITt

'_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS

TO INSTALL, SEE REPAIR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

3O5

305

307

306

307

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259570

BRIGGS & STRA'I-I'ON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707_ TYPE NUMBER 1631-01

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 497074

2 399265

3 391086

4 493304

5 493457

5A 493458

7 271867

7A 271868

8 495754

8A 222892

9 27803

10 94382

10A 94830

11 280225

12 273208

271165

271189

13 94565

15 94239,

16 394028

94196

20 291675

22 94724

23 491180

24 222698

25 498584

498585

498586

498587

26 394959

394950

394961

397962

27 263129

28 498319

391286

29 394306

397158

32 94671

33 390420

34 261528

35 65906

36 26828

40 221596

41 292260

42 494553

45 261368

46 213520

50 213290

51 271412

51A 281411

52 270884

53 93970

Cyttnder Assembly

Bushing

* Seat, Oi_

Bump, Engine

Head, Cylinder #1

Head, Cylinder #2

Gasket, Cyiinder Head #1

Gasket, Cyttnder Head #2

Breather Assembly #1

Cover, Breather Cylinder #2

(Used Oniy on Key #572

Air Baffle with Holes for Mounl rig)

"Gasket, Breather

Screw, Sems

ScreW, Sems

Tube, Breather

*Gasket, Crankcase, 015" Thick

"Gasket, Crankcase, .005" Thick

• Gasket, Crankcase, .009" Thick

Screw, Cylinder Head

Plug, Oil Drain

Crankshaft

Ttmlng Gear Key

"Seat, Oil

Screw, Seres

Flywheel

Key, Flywheel

Piston ASsembly, Standard Size

Piston Assembly, .010" Oversize

Piston Assembly, .020" Oversize

Piston Assembly, .030" Oversize

Ring Set, Standard Size

Ring Set, 010" Oversize

Ring Set, .020" Oversize

Ring =setT:030"'Oversize-

Lock, Piston Pin

Pin, Piston, Standard Size

Pin, Piston, .005" Oversize

Rod, Connecting, Standard S_ze

Rod, Connecting, .020" Undersize

Screw, Connecting Rod

Valve, Exhaust

Valve, Intake

Spring, Valve, Intake

Spring, Valve, Exhaust

Retainer, Valve, Intake

Retainer, Valve, Exhaust

Keeper, Valve

Tappet, Valve

Gear, Cam

Manifold, Intake

.... Gasket, Carburetor Mounting

. Spacer, Carburetor

Gasket, Intake Manifold Mounting

Screw, Hex Head,

Carburetor to Manifold

54 93208

75 222511

78 95039

90 495181

91 495035

93 231209

94 491538

95 93499

96 221939

97 392672

98 91920

99 26157

102 271607

103 2965t4

I04 231435

105 394683

I07 491543

108 223534

109 392673

116 280474

117 231338

231333

t19 94152

121 491539

127 223472

161 496599

165 94289

187 299146

188 94627

20t 262683

202 262684

203 280997

205 93971

Screw, Phillips

Washer, Spring

Screw, Hex

Carburetor

Body Assembly, Upper

Bushing Throttle Shaft

"* Valve, Idle Adjust

Screw, Seres

Valve, Throttle

Shaft, Thmttle

Screw, Ftlltster Head

Spring, Throttle Adlust

"" Gasket, Carburetor Body

Float, Carburetor

"* Pin, Float Hinge

°" Valve, Needle

Body Assembly, Lower

Valve, Choke

Shaft, Choke

" O-Ring

Jet, Needle Valve, Fixed

Jet, Needle Valve, Fixed,

High Altitude

Screw, Hex Head

Carburetor Ktt

"* Plug, Welch

Base, Air Cleaner

Nut, Wing

Line, Fuel, 28" Long (Cut to Suit)

Screw

Link

Crank, Bell

Screw, Hex Head

-206-.-_94298 ...... Nut .......................

207 262337 Spring, Control, Rod

209 262352 Spdng, Governor

209A 261663 Spring; GOvernor tdl__

2t9 394348 Gear, Governor

2t9A 393415 Oil Slinger

220 222773 Washer, Thrust

222 491282 Bracket, Control

224 94297 Screw, Torx®

" included In Gasket Set (495868)

"* tncluded in Carburetor Kit (491539)

""* Included in Carbure!or Kit (491539),

and Pump Repair Kit (393397)

.... included In Gasket Bet (495866),

and Carburetor Kit (491539)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U & Inches

1 Ench= 25_4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -_- MODEL NUMBER 917.259570

BR|GGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1631-01

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

227491297

22962199

230223882

235224995

240394358

244230318

25793897

25894623

259223890

266221535

26794906

28494674

284A 94882

304 495469

305 94786

306 222846

306A 223734

307 94930

308 224774

308A 224775

309 497596

31094003

311497608

332230674

333394891

33494731

337802692

356494705

358491856

36319203

38389838

387280197

_92 2e!P95

394 270988

414 220680

422 222875

432 221377

434 223688

435 93829

445 394019

468 497908

474 393474

482 93621

510 497606

523 494947

524 271157

525 495348

528393815

53494823

535272490

537271411

544497603

552262332

552A 262331

Love r Assembly, Governor 566 93585 Screw, Hex Head

Washer 56293853 Befl, Governer Lever

Washer, Governor Crank, Inslde 5679481! Screw, Hex Head,

Shlefd, Fuel Spray Back Plate 1oCylinder

Filler, Fuet 569272645 * Gasket, Base

Connector, Fuel Line 572224816 Baffle, Air, Cylinder #2

Screw, Sems 573491304 Plate, Back

Screw, Sems 59292278 Nut, Hex,

Bracket, Cable 60193053 Clamp, Hose

Clamp, Casing 51594296 Retainer, E-Ring

Screw, Sems 615A 263080 Retainer

Screw, Hex Head 616491530 Crank, Governor

Screw, Hex Head 634271013 ** Washer, Throttle Shaft

Housing, Blower, Red 634A 491287 "Seat, Governor Shaft

Screw, Sems 63566538 Boo!, Spark Plug

Shfeld, Cylinder 642225008 Cover, Air Cleaner

Shield, Cyttnder 643496700 Plate, Air Cleaner

Screw, Sell-Tapplng 65393585 Screw, Hex Head

Cover, Air Guide 726391362 Gear, Ring

Cover, Air Gutde (Includes Mounting Parts)

Molor, Starter 741262989 Gear, Timing

Bolt, Thru 783 280104 Gear, Starter

Brush Set 801 394860 Cap, Drive

Nut, Hex 802 497607 Cap, End

Armature, Magneto 803 497604 Housing, Starter

Screw, Seres 819 94675 Screw, Hex Head

Plug, Spark 842 270920 * Seal, Cap

Wire, Stop 847 495715 Tube Assembly, Ofl

Gaskel Set 851 493880 Terminal, Cable

Flywheel Puller 858 270989 *** Diaphragm, Carburetor

Wrench, Spark Plug 859 271025 *" Gasket, Pump

•** Spdng, Diaphragm

Body, Pump 860261358

"*" Spring, Diaphragm .......................... 86t 393397 Repair Kit, Pump

........."_" Dia6i_?aWa_hergt:n,C&rS_Ji'eio_: 869868"497212614632........... Seat,Si_l_'V_tV_Valve,.............................................Intake

Bracket, Oil Fill

*** Cap, Spring

Cover, Diaphragm

Screw, Diaphragm Cover

Filter, Air

Screen, Rotating

Altemalor

Screw,

Ddve, Starter

Cap, Oil Fill

"Sea!, Flit Tube

Tube, Oil Fill (includes Seals

Hose, Vacuum

Screw, Air Cleaner

Filter, Air

.... Gasket, Air Cleaner

Armature, Starter

Lower Bushing, Governor

Upper Bushing, Governer

870213316 Seat, VaNe, Exhaust

87t 261961 Bushing, Guide (Exhaust Only)

231218 Bushing, Guide (Intake, Brass)

877393456 Wtre, Alternator

881 495901 Plate, Cover

955 397882 Plug and Seal, Solenoid

1005 281053 Fan, Flywheef

1006 224901 Retainer, Fan

1019 496726 Label KII

1068272t 12 Owner's Manual

1090497605 Relainer, Brush

* Included in Gasket Set (495868)

"* tnc_uded in Carburetor Kit (491539)

"'" Included in Carburetor Kit (491539),

and Pump Repair Kit (393397)

.... Included In Gasket Set (495868),

and Carburetor Klt (491539)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U Sr Inches

1 inch = 25 4 mm

SERVICE NOTES

....... _................ i_ ¸ " - ............. _ .... , _ _ _ : • .:..:... • ........

SERVICE NOTES

_ - _ HHHNIIH_ IIH]ll IH Ill _ I I I . . I f I I "_ I " II I "_ , _1 I I II=lh I HHIHII ' I _ I

SERVICE NOTES

SUGGESTED GUIDE FO_ SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

I ""

SIGHTING

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

15 ° MAX.

_i A Operate you_Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not

_1 Al, greater than _15°),never across the face. Make turns gradu-

i_ _ ally to prever_t tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

_| caution wher_ changing direction on slopes.

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.259570

IF YOU NEED

REPAIR SERVICE

OR PARTS:

FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL

TH_S TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800,473-7247)

FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS

INFORMATION AND

ORDERING r CALL-'tS-tlS

TOLL FREE NUMBER;

1-800-FON-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

:ORCONSUMER ASSISTANCE

HOT LINE, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-659-5917

£RAFTSMnN®

19.5 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC)

LAWN TRACTOR

Each lraclor has its own model number_ Each engine has

its own modal number

The model number for your tractor will be found on the

model plate located under the seat

The model number lor your engine wilt be found on the

b{ower housing of the engine,

AIt parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears,

Roebuck and Coo Service CentedDepartmenl and most Rm

tait Stores

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

' PRODUCT- TRACTOR

• MODEL NUMBER - 917o259570

• ENGINE MODEL NO, - 42E707-I631-01

• PART NUMBER

• PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added va_ue when you

consider Sears has service unils nationwide staffed with

Sears trained technicians professional technicians

specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge to

you, we service what we selt

159808 4_21 97 JH

IIIII IIIII II

it- I111.....................I illlllIiiII

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Printed tnU,SA

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